title: Iowa hospital's expansion plans tap rural networks.
abstract: Iowa Methodist Medical Center, Des Moines, is expanding in size and reach by developing centers of excellence, tapping rural networks and forming alliances with primary-care physicians to increase referrals.
authors: P J
authors: PJ
authors: Kenkel
mesh_terms: D006746:Hospital Bed Capacity, 500 and over; D006752:Hospital Planning / Q000639:trends*; D006780:Hospitals, Rural / Q000458:organization & administration*; D007484:Iowa; D008494:Medical Office Buildings; D009935:Organizational Affiliation; D010821:Physicians, Family; D012017:Referral and Consultation