Analyzing Annals: Principles Supporting Dynamic Clinical Care Teams: An Â鶹ֱ²¥app Position Paper
The U.S. health care system is undergoing a shift from individual clinician practice toward team-based care. In this position paper, the ACP presents its position on clinical care teams.
Read and consider the following:
- What is driving the emphasis on health care teams?
- The ACP outlines several advantages to care teams for both the care of individual patients and public health. Are there potential downsides?
- Should the physician always be at the "head" of the team? Consider the argument against this offered by . Perspectives are also offered by a .
- What do you know about "fee-for-service" payments? What incentives and penalties in payment systems are being implemented to encourage the adoption of care team models?