Table 1 Features of the three forms of collaborative initiatives typified in the national labour contract of GPs (adapted from Brunello, 2001[30]).
Associations | Nets | Groups | |
|---|---|---|---|
Number of members | 3 to 10 | 3 to 10 | 3 to 8 |
Minimum number of office hours during weekdays | 6 | 6 | 6 |
Shared electronic patient records | No | Yes | Yes |
Shared ambulatory | No | No | Yes |
Additional income for GP for each enrolled patient | 2.58 € (7% increase) | 4.70 € (12% increase) | 7 € (18% increase) |