title: Strategic plan can start physician network on path to success.
abstract: Forming physician networks can improve the ability of healthcare organizations to attract managed care contracts. However, forming physician networks can be risky for organizations new to such affiliations. One way healthcare organizations can reduce the risk and improve the odds of success in network participation is to develop a strategic plan.
authors.affiliation: Sheal, Grahe, Taylor & Associates, Baltimore, MD, USA.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Wild
authors.forename: E G
authors.initials: EG
authors.lastname: Wood
mesh_terms: D019058:Community Networks / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006123:Group Practice / Q000458:organization & administration*; D011216:Practice Management, Medical; D014481:United States