Voluntarily-formed groups of healthcare professionals who join for common management services and other benefits such as collective bargaining agreements with reimbursement agents. The physical assets of a practice are controlled by the MSO which also provides billing, collections, and similar services. The practitioner retains control of patient records and management of patient care.
Entry Version
MANAGEMENT SERV ORGAN
Entry Term(s)
Organizations, Management Service
NLM Classification #
W 92
History Note
2001; use HOSPITAL-PHYSICIAN JOINT VENTURES 1996-2000
Voluntarily-formed groups of healthcare professionals who join for common management services and other benefits such as collective bargaining agreements with reimbursement agents. The physical assets of a practice are controlled by the MSO which also provides billing, collections, and similar services. The practitioner retains control of patient records and management of patient care.