Butler C
Am J Law Med. 1985;11(3):345-68.
The preferred provider organization (PPO) is a recent innovation in the health care industry, designed to reduce costs through selective contracting and utilization controls. This Note examines malpractice liability theories potentially applicable to PPOs. The Note compares PPOs to other health care institutions, including hospitals and HMOs, and concludes that PPOs are at minimal risk of incurring liability for physician negligence.
优选提供者组织（PPO）是医疗保健行业的一项最新创新举措，旨在通过选择性签约和使用控制来降低成本。本注释探讨了可能适用于PPO的医疗事故责任理论。该注释将PPO与其他医疗保健机构（包括医院和健康维护组织）进行了比较，并得出结论：PPO因医生疏忽而承担责任的风险极小。
