Physician led, physician driven. We combine the support of a financially sound, well-managed integrated healthcare system with the autonomy of a private practice-like model to advance the success of our physician members.

Among the advantages our physicians enjoy:

• Relief from the everyday hassles and headaches of running a practice, with a full complement of administrative, financial and technology resources – including a completely integrated electronic medical records system that keeps all your patients’ information at your fingertips and expedites communication with all those involved in their care.
  
• Affiliation with a thriving healthcare system that provides long-term security and affords ready access to an extensive network of specialists and services to help deliver the best in patient care.
  
• Independence in medical decision-making, combined with a collaborative, supportive atmosphere designed to help you succeed.
  
• Strong personal economics, with a competitive compensation system, comprehensive benefits, and a system that supports work/life balance. 

REDUCED HASSLES 

Focus on what you’re trained for: the practice of medicine.

We relieve you of many of the day-to-day burdens of running a practice and give you tools that enhance efficiency for you and your staff.

• Electronic medical records. Our EMR system, Epic, is the gold standard in the industry. It provides all patient information, from anywhere in the system, at the touch of a button, expediting communication and access among physicians and improving patient care. Epic is fully integrated, so all services, from all three of our hospitals, in-patient and out-patient clinics, emergency rooms, medical testing labs and specialist consultations, are on a single system. With Epic, all the information you need to provide seamless patient care is instantly available to you and your staff – in your office, at the hospital and from your home – at no cost to you.
  
• Best practice billing and collection system. Spend time caring for your patients instead of dealing with billing hassles and insurance companies. We have negotiated excellent contracts and enjoy strong relationships with all the major health plans. Our “best practices” billing department leads the industry in high collection rates, fewer days in accounts receivable, and very low denial rates. Coding expertise is provided to our physicians on an individual basis by certified coders. A fully automated charge entry process and a rigorous charge review system mean claims are submitted “clean” the first time and errors are minimized. As a result, payments are received faster and physicians collect fully for the value they provide.
  
• Malpractice coverage. The burdens associated with securing and maintaining malpractice coverage are handled at the corporate level. Premiums are significantly lower and coverage is greater than one can achieve in negotiating individually with carriers.
  
• HR support. The headaches associated with screening, interviewing, training and managing staff are handled by practice management professionals. Our strong reputation in the community allows us to attract and retain top candidates, and we provide ongoing learning and development programs to support and advance staff skills. We also free you of the burden of procuring and maintaining benefits for your staff.

A STRONG PARTNER

You’re backed by a premier healthcare institution and a full network of experts.

Be part of an organization that is financially successful, well managed, and has plentiful resources to invest in technology and capital equipment for our members.

• Long-term stability. Since our founding in 1993, NorthShore University HealthSystem Medical Group has grown from 35 physicians to more than 550. And we’ve grown profitably, with steady improvements in year-over-year net revenue and a compound annual growth rate that’s among the best in the industry.
  
• University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine affiliation. We have earned a strong reputation in the community through our affiliation with the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, our integrated system of four hospitals, and our premier Research Institute. NorthShore University HealthSystem is in the top 5 percent of all institutions receiving NIH funding. And we rank 9th in the nation among multispecialty independent research hospitals.
  
• Managed care contracting. We have negotiated solid, multiple year contracts with all the major health plans, who recognize the value NorthShore University HealthSystem Medical Group provides to patients and the communities we serve. As a result, we are able to secure appropriate compensation for the services our physicians provide.
  
• Access to specialists. Our network of 550-plus primary care and specialist physicians, practicing in more than 75 offices, provides patients with significant depth of expertise, a range of choices, timely appointments and services conveniently located throughout an expansive geography. As part of NorthShore University HealthSystem Medical Group, you and your patients will have access to experts doing pioneering work in a variety of fields and representing virtually every medical specialty.
  
• Access to capital. As the growth engine for NorthShore University HealthSystem, we have ready access to capital funds to invest in state-of-the-art clinical equipment and modern facilities (both in-patient and out-patient).

AUTONOMY AND SUPPORT

Independence in your clinical practice, with the support you need to thrive.

We respect your independence and foster a system that preserves it. At the same time, we offer a collaborative, collegial environment to help you thrive.

• Physician led, physician driven. Our president and CEO is a practicing physician, as are 20 of 21 members of our Board of Directors. Business decisions are made with the impact on patient care top of mind. Physician leadership permeates every level of the organization, from the President’s office to the many physician-driven committees that address key organizational issues to the individual clinical leaders.
  
• Collegial, supportive environment. Accounting for more than half of all system admissions, NorthShore University HealthSystem Medical Group physicians are recognized and valued as key drivers of growth, new programs and clinical expertise. We foster a strong culture of collegiality that emphasizes and rewards service throughout all levels of the organization.
  
• Growth and development. We provide extensive tools and resources to help our physicians and their staff throughout their careers. From the Practice Growth Institute offered to new physicians building a practice to the Leadership Development Series offered to established physicians, NorthShore University HealthSystem Medical Group is committed to each and every physician’s success.

ENVIABLE PERSONAL ECONOMICS AND LIFESTYLE

Enjoy enhanced financial success, freedom and long-term security.

We offer a total compensation and benefits package that exceeds what most physicians can earn in private practice and advances your financial success.

• Competitive compensation. Physician compensation plans are designed to be externally competitive and internally equitable. They reward individual productivity, outstanding patient care, and customer service with patients and colleagues.
  
• Comprehensive benefits. Our benefit plan boasts extensive coverage and options afforded only by large institutions. We offer several retirement options, including a 403b corporate match and pension plan, along with term life insurance, excellent short- and long-term disability coverage, generous CME allowance and vacation leave.
  
• Flexibility and improved lifestyle. To grow and retain patients, we place strong emphasis on patient access and extended hours. However, being part of a group means coverage is spread among more physicians, creating a more lifestyle-friendly environment.
  
• Location. With hospitals in Evanston, Highland Park, Glenview and Skokie and more than 75 offices located throughout the North Cook and Lake County suburbs, we offer expansive geographic coverage and services close to where your patients live and work.