[Operating a modern performance-oriented internal medicine outpatient unit]

Abstract

Outpatient internal medicine clinics as a key providers of health care are not in their best shape and are facing up to range of economical as well as staffing issues. If current status does not change, outpatient internal medicine can become marginal field of medicine. Article offers analysis of current situation and possible means of change.

Keywords: financial regulations; internal medicine; medical procedures; reimbursement; reimbursement of costs.