title: Joint operating agreements: a new integration model.
abstract: Many healthcare system integrations are inherently contradictory: The participants want the benefits of integration but do not want to give up self-governance, relinquish title to their assets, or assume unwanted liabilities. A new integration model--the joint operating agreement--appears to resolve some of these concerns.
authors.affiliation: McDermott, Will & Emery, Washington, DC, USA.
authors.forename: P K
authors.initials: PK
authors.lastname: O'Hare
mesh_terms: D019033:Delivery of Health Care, Integrated / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000458:organization & administration*; D005376:Financial Management / Q000379:methods*; D006075:Governing Board / Q000458:organization & administration*; D017146:Models, Organizational; D009935:Organizational Affiliation; D010560:Personnel Selection; D013660:Taxes