Strategic planning. From the ground up: planting the seeds of network development.
It is critical to understand and accept the intense effort and planning needed for successful network development. No model exists that can be immediately implemented successfully. Every organization involved in network development will have to become familiar with the issues, benefits and risks, as well as involve the key stakeholders, which include administration, board and health professional providers from physicians through allied professionals. The outcome of this development can be a very successful, efficient new delivery model that will benefit the users, the payers and the providers. Although difficult and sometimes boring, the methodical and thorough movement through the process of developing a regional community network can greatly enhance outcome. The shared vision of the network should be exciting, and should make participants search for the clear image of what will be developed. All should work jointly as partners to accomplish that vision. Although there may be facilitation and assistance, it will be the providers and stakeholders who will be most affected by the network. It is their commitment, effort, energy and experience that will lead to success.
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