title: Case study: the integration of a medical foundation and an independent practice association.
abstract: This chapter is a case study of a nonprofit medical foundation and an independent practice association. It discusses the different cultures and statutory, governance, and other issues, including the development of the bylaws and managed care agreement.
authors.forename: R A
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: Waterman
authors.forename: M L
authors.initials: ML
authors.lastname: Bonham
mesh_terms: D002140:California; D003249:Constitution and Bylaws; D005582:Foundations / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006759:Hospital-Physician Joint Ventures / Q000458:organization & administration*; D007193:Independent Practice Associations / Q000458:organization & administration*; D017146:Models, Organizational; D009939:Organizations, Nonprofit / Q000458:organization & administration