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A common physician-only integrated model is a group practice without walls (GPWW). One characteristic of a typical GPWW is that the
Suggested Answer: D
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37 comments · newest first
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Darrel
11 months ago
So they have to handle their own business ops? That's interesting!
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Sharmaine
11 months ago
I thought GPWW had more integration than an IPA.
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Rex
12 months ago
Wait, can member physicians really not own the GPWW?
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Albina
12 months ago
Totally agree, that's how it works!
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Amalia
1 year ago
GPWW combines multiple independent practices, right?
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Mohammad
1 year ago
I thought GPWWs meant that physicians had to manage their own operations, but now I'm second-guessing that.
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Noemi
1 year ago
I practiced a question similar to this, and I feel like option A makes the most sense since GPWWs are about collaboration.
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Mila
1 year ago
I think GPWWs are about combining practices, but I can't recall if they have more or less integration compared to IPAs.
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Lelia
1 year ago
I remember studying GPWWs, but I'm not entirely sure if they allow member physicians to own the organization or not.
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Cyndy
1 year ago
I think the key is understanding the level of integration in a GPWW. Since it's described as a "physician-only integrated model," that suggests option B is the right answer - it has a lesser degree of integration than an IPA.
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Terrilyn
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a little unsure here. I know a GPWW brings together independent practices, but I'm not sure about the degree of integration compared to an IPA. I'll have to think this through carefully.
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Mendy
1 year ago
I'm feeling pretty confident about this one. A GPWW allows the member physicians to maintain their own practices and business operations, so option D is the correct answer.
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Kate
1 year ago
Okay, let's see. I know a GPWW combines independent practices, so that rules out option C. And it seems to have a lesser degree of integration than an IPA, so that points to option B being the right answer.
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Donette
1 year ago
I'm not totally sure about this one, but I think the key is understanding the characteristics of a GPWW. The question is asking about a typical GPWW, so I'll need to focus on the common features.
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Elena
2 years ago
Hey, at least the 'walls' in this model are virtual, not physical. I wonder if they have a virtual water cooler for the docs to chat at.
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Delila
1 year ago
D) GPWW's member physicians must perform their own business operations
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Amos
1 year ago
That sounds like it could make things more efficient.
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Miesha
1 year ago
A) GPWW combines multiple independent physician practices under one umbrella organization
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Hyman
2 years ago
C) can't be right. If the member physicians can't own the GPWW, then how would it be considered a 'group practice'?
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Matthew
1 year ago
D) GPWW's member physicians must perform their own business operations
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Louvenia
1 year ago
C) member physicians cannot own the GPWW
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Rutha
1 year ago
B) GPWW generally has a lesser degree of integration than does an IPA
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Yvonne
2 years ago
A) GPWW combines multiple independent physician practices under one umbrella organization
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Martina
2 years ago
B) seems like the right choice. A GPWW has a lower degree of integration compared to an IPA, which typically has a more centralized structure.
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Slyvia
2 years ago
I'm not sure, but I think C) member physicians cannot own the GPWW could also be a possibility.
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Leonie
2 years ago
I agree with Fabiola. It makes sense for efficiency and coordination.
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Fabiola
2 years ago
I think the answer is A) GPWW combines multiple independent physician practices under one umbrella organization.
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Marsha
2 years ago
This question is a real 'practice-al' one, isn't it? I hope the exam doesn't have too many more like this.
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Gail
1 year ago
D) GPWW's member physicians must perform their own business operations
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Eileen
1 year ago
I think that's correct. It's all about integration in these models.
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Kyoko
1 year ago
A) GPWW combines multiple independent physician practices under one umbrella organization
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Karan
2 years ago
C) member physicians cannot own the GPWW
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Sharita
2 years ago
B) GPWW generally has a lesser degree of integration than does an IPA
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Nada
2 years ago
A) GPWW combines multiple independent physician practices under one umbrella organization
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Lewis
2 years ago
I'm not sure, but I think C) member physicians cannot own the GPWW could also be a possibility.
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Louvenia
2 years ago
I agree with Rasheeda. It makes sense for efficiency and coordination.
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Rasheeda
2 years ago
I think the answer is A) GPWW combines multiple independent physician practices under one umbrella organization.