title: When is a physician network a group?
abstract: Developing a network of physicians into a high-performing group requires a cultural transformation. The hallmarks, as well as the obstacles, to achieving this are reviewed by two experienced consultants. The requirements of highly successful physician organizations range from sharing a common mission, vision, and values to developing an effective infrastructure to having visionary leadership. Barriers to successful physician groups include a lack of clarity of purpose and goals, lack of quality standards, and an absence of shared learning. A blueprint on how to become a successful physician group is provided.
authors.affiliation: Partners Consulting Group, USA.
authors.forename: T J
authors.initials: TJ
authors.lastname: Marr
authors.forename: D K
authors.initials: DK
authors.lastname: Zismer
mesh_terms: D019058:Community Networks / Q000191:economics / Q000458:organization & administration* / Q000592:standards; D004465:Economic Competition; D005376:Financial Management; D006123:Group Practice / Q000191:economics / Q000458:organization & administration* / Q000592:standards; D006801:Humans; D007857:Leadership; D007858:Learning; D015279:Organizational Culture; D009936:Organizational Innovation; D010816:Physician Incentive Plans; D010934:Planning Techniques; D011785:Quality Assurance, Health Care / Q000592:standards; D014481:United States