title: Hospitals and preventive care: a good match?
abstract: Hospitals aren't traditionally providers of primary care. However, in a shift that could have a major impact on care delivery, some hospitals are emphasizing preventive and primary care over treatment for acute illnesses. The rewards? New revenue sources, more patient referrals, and enhanced relationships with local businesses. Discover the difference primary care services have made for innovative hospitals.
authors.affiliation: Division of Ambulatory Care and Health Promotion, American Hospital Association, Chicago.
authors.forename: L D
authors.initials: LD
authors.lastname: Jones
mesh_terms: D006293:Health Promotion; D006739:Hospital Administration / Q000639:trends*; D006754:Hospital Restructuring / Q000639:trends*; D008329:Managed Care Programs; D011314:Preventive Health Services / Q000458:organization & administration*; D014481:United States