title: A deal that's hard to refuse. Physicians use clout to win joint ventures with hospitals despite fiscal perils.
abstract: Just as many hospitals rid themselves of unprofitable medical practices, a risky new strategy to win physician loyalty is gaining popularity: hospital-physician joint ventures. Some analysts say the deals could backfire, as the dangers for hospital balance sheets outweigh the benefits.
authors.forename: M C
authors.initials: MC
authors.lastname: Jaklevic
mesh_terms: D006759:Hospital-Physician Joint Ventures / Q000191:economics / Q000458:organization & administration*; D018578:Hospital-Physician Relations; D006801:Humans; D017146:Models, Organizational; D010558:Personnel Loyalty; D010816:Physician Incentive Plans; D014481:United States