title: HCA's acquisition process: the physician's role and perspective.
abstract: Physicians play an active role in the acquisition process. A study of acquisition impact showed that postacquisition, medical staffs grew and became more specialized and board certified. Greatest physician satisfaction was with the overall facility, medical equipment, and administrative responsiveness.
authors.affiliation: Center for Health Services and Policy Research, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois.
authors.forename: S L
authors.initials: SL
authors.lastname: McFall
authors.forename: S M
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Shortell
authors.forename: L M
authors.initials: LM
authors.lastname: Manheim
mesh_terms: D003164:Competitive Bidding; D003659:Decision Making, Organizational; D006268:Health Facilities; D006273:Health Facility Merger; D006739:Hospital Administration; D006742:Hospital Bed Capacity; D006777:Hospitals, Proprietary / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D008505:Medical Staff, Hospital / Q000458:organization & administration*; D010067:Ownership; D010549:Personal Satisfaction; D010819:Physician's Role; D012380:Role; D014481:United States