The new strategic partnership between Fairview and M Physicians will help strengthen care for Minnesotans, expand access, and support academic medicine. By building on each organization’s strengths, we can better meet patient needs and address key challenges in care delivery across Minnesota.
Some may have questions about what will change and what will remain the same. Find answers below.
Compensation and performance incentives
Questions have come up about how compensation and incentives for M Physicians doctors will work under the new agreement. M Physicians and Medical School departments will continue facilitating salaries, benefits, and compensation for M Physicians doctors and advanced practice providers. The agreement adds clarity to how services are defined, valued, and paid for, using physician input and industry benchmarks to determine payments.
Watch this video or read the one-page overview to learn what’s staying the same and what’s improving.
Leadership and operational structure
As this new structure rolls out, people might wonder about balance, and whether one organization could end up with more influence in decisions that shape care. The new model builds on what works today while improving coordination and ensuring long-term sustainability.
Watch this two-minute video to learn more or read the one-page overview.
Elevating the voice of physicians
Academic medicine makes the care system better, such as informing standards for quality, safety, and patient experience. Board participation is one way to create alignment and drive meaningful change. Under the new plan, University administrator seats will be phased out from the Fairview board. M Physicians and Fairview will each nominate two voting directors to serve on the other organization’s board. The goal is to strengthen efficiency and coordination between the two organizations.
Watch this short video or read the one-pager to learn more.