Establish alliances with employers and third-party payors. Examine relationships of primary care physicians and specialists. Physicians working together should define the roles of each. Upon analysis by the Phoenix Board of Directors about the key roles Phoenix can contribute to Erie's community health, the Board focused on the strength of physicians working collaboratively to develop effective medical management systems. As the healthcare market evolves with more and more cost pressure, physicians, hospitals, and insurers must work together to develop new ways of providing care.
Physicians naturally have the expertise about appropriate levels of utilization and care management.
Phoenix adds significant value to the community and to strategic partnership relationships with hospitals and insurers by continuing to focus on medical management.