What’s Your Medical Home? Understanding Torrance Memorial’s Physician Network

Torrance Memorial offers two medical homes: Torrance Memorial Physician Network (TMPN) and Torrance Memorial Independent Practice Association (TMIPA), tailored for physicians and patients alike.

Torrance Memorial: Supporting Physicians and Patients

Whether you’re a physician focusing on patient care, managing your own practice, or a patient seeking comprehensive health care, Torrance Memorial provides the perfect medical home.

• TMPN (Torrance Memorial Physician Network) and TMIPA (Torrance Memorial Independent Practice Association) cater to different healthcare needs.
• Physicians can either manage their own practices or have administrative support from Torrance Memorial.
• Patients benefit from seamless care coordination, especially if enrolled in an HMO or Medicare Advantage plan.

What is Torrance Memorial Physician Network (TMPN)?

Founded in 2012, TMPN allows doctors to practice medicine without the complexities of running a practice. From insurance and billing to regulatory compliance, TMPN handles administrative tasks so that physicians can focus on patient care. TMPN has grown from just two clinics to over 45 locations, supporting approximately 185 clinicians and serving patients from El Segundo to San Pedro.

• Primary Care Focus: While TMPN initially focused on primary care, it now includes a wide array of specialties like neurology, obstetrics, and more.
• Strategic Growth: TMPN continuously recruits new physicians to meet community demands, filling gaps in specialties as the needs of the South Bay evolve.

What is Torrance Memorial Independent Practice Association (TMIPA)?

Established in 1983, TMIPA was created to improve health care efficiencies in the managed care market. TMIPA enables independent physicians to work together under one organization while managing their own practices.

"The independent practice association concept was formed in the emerging California managed care market of the 1980s as a way for independent physicians to act as a group and provide more efficient care at a lower cost,” says Torrance Memorial senior vice president Chris Rogers. 

• Cost-Efficiency: By sharing overhead and negotiating as a group, TMIPA reduces administrative costs for physicians and offers more responsive, coordinated care to over 82,000 members.
• Comprehensive Care: With a network of 877 providers, TMIPA coordinates care for patients across multiple specialties, including transportation and support services.

"Here in Torrance, we know our community better than a payer based somewhere else. We coordinate care right here in our offices at Torrance Memorial,” says Rogers.

Coordinated Care for Better Outcomes

Both TMPN and TMIPA align with Torrance Memorial’s mission to provide comprehensive health care. Through coordinated care, patients receive efficient services tailored to their needs. TMPN’s and TMIPA’s collaboration enhances the overall patient experience, making Torrance Memorial the hospital of choice in the South Bay.

“Our expansion of the physician network, coupled with strategic recruitment, ensures that we meet the growing healthcare needs of our community,” says Torrance Memorial CEO Keith Hobbs.

Key Takeaways

• TMPN and TMIPA offer flexible solutions for physicians and patients alike.
• Torrance Memorial continues to grow its network, ensuring high-quality care for the South Bay community.
• Patients benefit from coordinated services, improved outcomes, and access to a wide range of specialties.

For more information, visit Torrance Memorial’s Physician Network and discover your medical home today.