Both.
The primary decision maker in this process is the doctor. The Managing Networks have two objectives in this process. Offering a large network to their insured and keeping their costs low. They try to find doctors who will accept the payments amounts they determine appropriate and have little or no incentive to decline any Doctor Who will accept their pricing.
The doctor may not feel that the amount of compensation the Managing Network is offering is sufficient so they will not join the network. Other factors that the doctor considers include how long it takes to get paid by the insurance company, how much business they currently have and how will a network participation decision affect their practice.
Consequently in a vast majority of the cases, the determination to participate in any specific network rests with the doctor.
how to insurance companies pay doctors
I think it means certified independent medical examiner. Insurance companies pay doctors to examine injured people and prepare reports to determine if the insurance company will pay for medical bills or for the injury and the pain, suffering and limitations the injury caused.
Yes, all doctors must carry malpractice insurance. Some facilities will have malpractice coverage for the entire facility to include the doctors employed there. Some doctors will need to get individual malpractice insurance.
Unity Health Insurance has formed associations with many doctors throughout the USA. All doctors who have the association will clearly identify themselves in their standard information so that it is easy to determine if your doctor has an association.
Having medical malpractice insurance is extremely important for doctors. This insurance will protect the doctor in the case of any law suits against him or her.
HMO medical insurance is insurance that is through the employer. It means they will only pay for certain things, and certain doctors as well. You can get a list, and doctors decide what qualifies.
Doctors' Health Fund offers health insurance for nearly any situation. From general health insurance to coverage for specific hospital fees, to health insurance while traveling, Doctors' Health Fund has you covered.
Not in the US
Yes, there are doctors in California that accept medicare supplement insurance. You can see a list of them at www.medicare.gov/mppf/home.asp
Malpractice insurance is a necessary evil for doctors to protect themselves. The problem is that in some states the insurance is more expensive than in other states, which make the less expensive states more attractive to these doctors.
Errors and omissions insurance is for professional people such as doctors and lawyers. If you are not a professional then you do not have to purchase E&O insurance.
Allergy doctors are able to test for certain allergies. The doctors are able to determine this by pricking the skin with allergens and watching for reactions.