title: A modern marriage. Maintaining independence through a 'virtual' partnership.
abstract: Take two community hospitals that want to maintain their independence but also want to enjoy some of the benefits that a merger can afford, and what do you get? In West Virginia, the answer is a "virtual" merger--and it's working for them.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Mycek
mesh_terms: D003299:Cooperative Behavior; D003659:Decision Making, Organizational; D006075:Governing Board / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006273:Health Facility Merger / Q000379:methods*; D006764:Hospitals, Community / Q000458:organization & administration*; D017008:Negotiating; D009935:Organizational Affiliation; D009937:Organizational Objectives; D010934:Planning Techniques; D014903:West Virginia