by in-network versus out-of-network providers is hardly new and not
unique to direct contracting.
Sustainable source of revenue
While setting up a new type of payer system may seem daunting, the
direct contracting model can reward you with a sustainable source of
revenue. It also gives you the opportunity to actively participate in
process improvement and the selection of the quality metrics against
which they're measured.
OSM
Mr. O'Carroll (tocarroll@hinshawlaw.com) is a partner in the Chicago office of
Hinshaw & Culbertson. His practice focuses on defending physicians and facilities
in medical malpractice litigation. Ms. Rust (arust@hinshawlaw.com) is a part-
ner in the firm's Appleton, Wisc., office, where she focuses on helping providers
pursue business opportunities in compliance with healthcare regulations.
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