title: Many benefits possible with vertical system.
abstract: Although legal and practical barriers still remain before vertical integration of health care facilities can reach full potential, this kind of multi-institutional arrangement deserves greater attention.
mesh_terms: D003266:Continuity of Patient Care; D006279:Health Maintenance Organizations; D006752:Hospital Planning; D009096:Multi-Institutional Systems / Q000458:organization & administration*; D014481:United States