1. Provide the title of your story or series and the names of the journalists involved.
"Doctors Inc." by Marilyn Werber Serafini.
2. List date(s) this work was published or aired.
June 26, 2010 Published in National Journal.
3. Provide a brief synopsis of the story or stories, including any significant findings.
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act could spur big changes in the way that physicians are organized. Solo practices could be on the way out.
4. Explain types of documents, data or Internet resources used. Were FOI or public records act requests required? How did this affect the work?
Physician surveys and American Medical Association data
5. Explain types of human sources used.
Interviewed experts on Accountable Care Organizations, and people who were on the early side of exploring ACOs, regardless of the new health law.
6. Results (if any).
Education of policy makers and the public on trends in health care delivery and organization.
7. Follow-up (if any). Have you run a correction or clarification on the report or has anyone come forward to challenge its accuracy? If so, please explain.
None.
8. Advice to other journalists planning a similar story or project.
Look for trends and talk to real people who are on the cutting edge.