Henry Ford Physician Network

Did You Know? Membership has its privileges. Be sure you’re taking advantage of your Management Service Organization (MSO) offerings. Medical and Office Supplies HFPN physicians receive discounts when ordering through a supply chain management organization. Participation in group purchasing is voluntary and enrollment is free. Products and services, which are always priced at fair market value, include: Medical, surgical, and pharmaceutical supplies Capital equipment Lab and imaging equipment Office supplies, including paper, pens, pencils, etc. Copiers, fax and dictation machines Computer hardware and software For a free cost estimate, contact the Manager of Operations and Physician Services, Chuck Yeager, at 313-874-9106 or cyeager1@hfhs.org.

More Than An Opportunity. More Than An Idea.

Introducing the Henry Ford Physician Network, an innovative program for clinical integration and your practice.

We invite you to discover this working collaboration – between your practice and Network physicians in partnership with one of the most respected health systems in the nation – designed to deliver higher quality health care and lower medical costs.

Led by physicians, we believe the Henry Ford Physician Network is the next evolution in medicine and the ideal partnership of doctors working in unison towards a common goal.

It's a Remarkable Time for Health Care

Physicians everywhere are facing rapidly increasing operating costs, declining insured populations and more restricted reimbursement. The state of health care is feeling the impact of enormous change from economic challenges to health care reform and increasing government regulations. The opportunity to take health care delivery to a significantly higher level of performance – top-quality care at a lower cost – has never been more important.

This provider-led organization has the goal of removing barriers to the coordination of patient care across providers and settings to achieve care that is safe, timely and effective. The Henry Ford Physician Network is committed to demonstrating measurable improvements in the quality of health care and in expanding that impact in southeast Michigan. By working together, we will be able to deliver an even higher level of service and clinical excellence to our patients and our community.

What gives the Henry Ford Physician Network a distinct advantage?

Health systems across the country are beginning to embrace the idea of Clinical Integration. Henry Ford believes the best way to succeed is to rely on the strengths, knowledge and expertise of... you.

You will play a pivotal role in directing the ongoing development of the Network as well as its services, quality initiatives, referral structure, accountability and incentive programs. Your input will be valued as part of a comprehensive care management team. Participation in the Henry Ford Physician Network offers a number of opportunities and privileges.

Autonomy and Support

• The ability to maintain your current business model as a private, employed or medical group physician with enhanced access to Henry Ford systems, resources and services to support your practice
• Engagement of payers in innovative, value-based contracting to properly align improved patient outcomes with financial rewards
• Access to robust clinical programs to support patient-centered care and reduce avoidable interventions
• Use of the Henry Ford Physician Network brand to associate and market partnership with Henry Ford Health System

Quality and Efficiency    

• Participation in defining the clinical quality measures used to evaluate you and your peers
• Access to your personal performance metrics across  payers (primarily HAP and BCBSM data) to compare your effectiveness against local, regional and national benchmarks

Access to Services

• Access to an established malpractice insurance program, which offers professional liability insurance to eligible Henry Ford Physician Network  and Henry Ford Health System-affiliated physicians
• Discounted rates through group purchasing on medical and surgical supplies, capital equipment, linen and housekeeping products and general office supplies
• Discounted rates and special offers on consumer products including wireless services, automotive and lodging and travel
• Access to Henry Ford Health System’s temporary staffing program, which is available to assist medical offices with short-term employment needs
• Information provided to you and your patients to facilitate referrals within the Henry Ford Physician Network

Technology

• Affordable, CMS-certified electronic health record (EHR) to support your practice and allow you to meet meaningful use in the ever-changing healthcare landscape. Features include: progress note documentation,  secure messaging; results viewing; order entry; meaningful-use reporting; ePrescribing and clinical information exchange
• Connectivity to the Henry Ford Health System Health Information Exchange (HIE) – a secure platform that accommodates the sharing of results and clinical data between the Henry Ford Health System hospitals, Henry Ford Physician Network and Henry Ford Health System-affiliated providers and patients – regardless of your current or future IT solution
• Onsite information technology implementation and training as well as post-implementation phone technical support