Description

Independent Practice Associations (IPAs) are organizations that allow independent physicians to come together to negotiate contracts with health plans and provide managed care services. They enable physicians to maintain their independence while benefiting from collective bargaining and shared resources.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that the term 'Asociaciones de Práctica Independiente' may be used in various contexts related to healthcare management. Common variants include 'asociaciones de médicos' or 'cooperativas de médicos', but it is important to use the glossary term in formal settings to avoid confusion.

Example Sentences

EN: Many physicians join Independent Practice Associations to enhance their negotiating power with insurance companies.

ES: Muchos médicos se unen a las Asociaciones de Práctica Independiente para aumentar su poder de negociación con las compañías de seguros.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing 'Independent Practice Associations' with 'group practices'; using informal terms like 'cooperativas de médicos' in formal contexts; mispronouncing 'asociaciones' as 'asociaciones' with incorrect stress.