title: MSO development: progress versus pitfalls.
abstract: Physicians and hospitals are rapidly organizing integrated systems to compete more successfully in the new health care business arena. The preferred parent structure has been the management services organization (MSO). Notable factors have produced significant progress or pitfalls. Success is driven by the thoughtfulness of planning, the depth of management, and the quality of care.
authors: RCN Associates, New York, USA.
authors: R C
authors: RC
authors: Nauert
authors: D C
authors: DC
authors: Weissman
mesh_terms: D003657:Decision Making; D019033:Delivery of Health Care, Integrated / Q000458:organization & administration*; D019981:Health Care Sector / Q000639:trends; D006759:Hospital-Physician Joint Ventures / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D010934:Planning Techniques; D014481:United States