ABSTRACT

As an Independent Practice Association (IPA), Physician Hospital Organization, or Management Services Organization, it will be necessary to state physicians’ business goals, objectives, and projections in words for others to be able to read and evaluate. This chapter provides a general template that physicians can use as sample summary report for a fictitious IPA, organized as an Limited Liability Corporations. As physicians read through the next few pages, think of how they might fill in the blanks for their organization. As a first step, decide what to put into their business plan and a direction. Break each part into a standard essay format with a thesis statement and introductory paragraph or two, a few supporting paragraphs, and a conclusion. The managed-care delivery system market is growing at a rapid rate. The financial projections indicate that profit will be achievable in two years.