Medical Practice in the Current Health Care Environment

Contents and Contributors: The Financial Dynamics of the U.S. Health Care System Homer H. Schmitz ; Health Maintenance Organizations Janine C. Edwards ; Preferred Provider Organizations Homer H. Schmitz ; The Changing Face of Medicare and Medicaid Beth-Ann Schauer and David B. Nash ; Private Practice: Solo or Group William M. Fogarty, Jr. ; Making a Career Choice Marianne L. Currie ; Medical Care Reform James R. Kimmey ; Basic Economic Concepts Patrick J. Welch, Ik-Whan Kwon, and Scott R. Safranski

""An updated roadmap for those about to embark on a career as a physician. The seven essays cover the finances of the US health care system, health-maintenance and preferred-provider organizations, the changing Medicare and Medicaid programs, solo or group practice, career choices, and medical care reform.""