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There is nothing revolutionary about TV Clinics. It is a model used by ACOs, hospital systems and specialty physician groups seeking to increase their referral base. For example, a hospital might employ geographically dispersed groups of PCPs to assist in capturing patients for an ACO. St. Vincent's in JAX has employed PCPs in several counties for this purpose.

Carolinas Health System has many located throughout NC to capture patients for its numerous hospitals and specialists. The physician who established TV Clinic system had pretty much done the same thing in PA where he was CEO of the Lehigh Health System.

There are numerous ways physicians can be paid, there are numerous ways to form a model and involve insurance companies.

Little twists and turns create interesting nuances that can be applauded but not regarded as revolutionary.