title: Buying doc practices often leads to red ink.
abstract: Like impulsive shoppers, hospitals can't seem to buy enough doctors. However, hospital-based systems aren't prepared for the management challenges of running medical groups. Many have been plagued by productivity slumps and high operating costs.
authors.forename: M C
authors.initials: MC
authors.lastname: Jaklevic
mesh_terms: D003625:Data Collection; D006123:Group Practice / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D010067:Ownership / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D011216:Practice Management, Medical / Q000706:statistics & numerical data* / Q000639:trends; D011682:Purchasing, Hospital / Q000191:economics* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D014481:United States