title: Financing of integrated delivery systems.
abstract: This chapter addresses the financing of integrated delivery systems. It discusses the assessment of financing needs and taxable financing options, including standard commercial loans, lines of credit, commercial paper, and taxable bonds. The chapter also addresses tax-exempt financing, including tax-exempt bonds, and eligibility for tax-exempt financing.
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authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Pierce
mesh_terms: D002202:Capital Financing / Q000379:methods* / Q000458:organization & administration; D006759:Hospital-Physician Joint Ventures / Q000191:economics* / Q000458:organization & administration; D009939:Organizations, Nonprofit / Q000191:economics / Q000458:organization & administration; D010067:Ownership / Q000191:economics; D013660:Taxes / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D014481:United States