title: The changing relationship between physicians and hospitals.
abstract: There is a growing trend towards the unification of the practices of physicians under the umbrella of a hospital or group of hospitals. Prior to entering into such relationships, hospitals must test the relationship to be sure that it will not lead to a violation of the anti-kickback statute or, if the hospital is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), the prohibition against private inurement under the Internal Revenue Code. These are complex determinations and competent advice should be sought before entering into such relationships.
authors.forename: R J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Brockman
authors.forename: D M
authors.initials: DM
authors.lastname: Hunt
mesh_terms: D006759:Hospital-Physician Joint Ventures / Q000191:economics / Q000639:trends*; D008484:Medicaid / Q000191:economics; D006278:Medicare / Q000191:economics; D010560:Personnel Selection; D010818:Practice Patterns, Physicians' / Q000191:economics / Q000639:trends*; D013660:Taxes; D014481:United States