AMA, APA and other societies coordinate a multispecialty survey of U.S. physician practices
Have you been selected to participate in the Physician Practice Information survey?
The AMA and more than 70 other organizations are conducting a comprehensive multispecialty survey of America's physician practices. The results will be used to positively influence national decision-makers to ensure accurate and fair representation for all physicians and patients, and to articulate the challenges of running a practice that provides expert patient care, while operating a business that is sustainable. Of particular importance is the section of the study pertaining to practice expenses and the amounts that are attributable to you. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has indicated it will use the results of this study to help determine physician payment. The survey firm, dmrkynetec, will contact randomly selected physicians and practice managers to collect responses. All responses will remain confidential.
Please alert your staff regarding your willingness to participate in this survey and the importance of accepting incoming calls, faxes or e-mails from dmrkynetec, the firm administering the survey.
If you have been selected to participate in this important effort and have any questions about this survey, please call toll-free at 1-877-816-8940 and ask to speak with one of dmrkynetec's executive interviewers about the 2008 Physician Information and Practice Expense Survey.
Rebecca Yowell
Deputy Director, Office of Healthcare Systems and Financing
American Psychiatric Association
1000 Wilson Blvd, Suite 1825
Arlington, VA 22209
888-357-7924 x8593 (Toll-Free)
703-907-8593 (Phone)
703-907-1089 (Fax)
byowell@psych.org
