Building consensus for integration.
Nearly one out of every three system integration efforts among healthcare organizations fails, and as many as nine of every ten fall short of expectations. Integration initiatives often prove unsatisfactory due to lack of attention to building consensus among all internal and external constituencies regarding the reasons for and objectives of an integration strategy. This article presents an organized plan for pursuing partnerships that pays careful attention to planning and consensus building. The plan is particularly applicable to most non-profit healthcare organizations.
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