Beyond the Smoke and Mirrors: Turmoil in the PPM Industry—A Starrhill Press Publication

Author: William R. Dexheimer

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Beyond the Smoke and Mirrors: Turmoil in the PPM Industry—A Starrhill Press Publication

This book is an account of the development and current struggle of the physician practice management industry, told from the point of view of a person who was present during the formation of the industry and during its early successes. His book is an excellent guide to individuals and organizations seeking a profitable relationship with a business partner.

285 Pages © 1999

Table of Contents

Part One
Some PPM Roots

Chapter 1
A Long String Running Out: The Hospitals' Reign as the Nation's First PPMCs

Chapter 2
Making Big and Bold Tracks: The Founding of MedPartners

Part Two
Spotlight on a Failed PPM Merger

Chapter 3
Standing at the Altar: The 1111th Hour Crash of a Merger Deal

Chapter 4
Apples and Oranges: A Mismatch in Corporate Cultures

Chapter 5
"Give Me a Map!": A Crying Need for Information Systems

Chapter 6
Sizzle Is not Enough: Tougher Questions from the Analysts

Part Three
A Company Called Genus

Chapter 7
The "Quality of Life" Product: A Retail Concept in Medicine and Dentistry

Chapter 8
The Shared Vision: Aligned Incentives for the Doctors and the Company

Chapter 9
Bringing Employees into the Loop: The Key to Decentralization

Chapter 10
To Start and to Sustain: The Birth and Performance of a Company

Part Four
Dual Crises-Dual Motivators

Chapter 11
A High School Football Game to Remember: An Uncharted Entry into the Healthcare Field

Chapter 12
John: A Brother…and Forever an Inspiration

Part Five
Lessons Learned

Chapter 13
Running into the "Brick Wall": A Lesson in Managing a Medical Practice

Chapter 14
"Talking to the Birds: A Physician Who Taught Me What's It's All About