Affiliation: to be or not to be independent?
In recent years, healthcare providers have expended a great deal of energy on merger, affiliation, and acquisition activities. Before entering into any of these arrangements, however, healthcare executives should answer the question: "Does my organization need to join with others to survive and thrive?"
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Jennings Ryan & Kolb, Atlanta, GA, USA.
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