title: Physician surplus--hospital vacancy: strategic planning through mutual cooperation.
abstract: Both hospitals and physicians are finding their traditional sources of patients drawn to alternative forms of care. To respond to this changing demand for their services, there is a need for mutual cooperation between hospitals and physicians. This article explores the strategic opportunities, the benefits and the risks.
mesh_terms: D006739:Hospital Administration; D006754:Hospital Restructuring; D006759:Hospital-Physician Joint Ventures; D010820:Physicians / Q000600:supply & distribution; D010934:Planning Techniques; D014481:United States