title: Strength in numbers: consolidation and collaboration strategies for physicians.
abstract: Developing a position of strength requires greater numbers of providers, often consolidated as legal structures traditionally not typical of small medical practices and other healthcare entities in the United States. This article addresses market stresses that are causing physicians to move from positions of autonomy to arrangements in which responsibility can be shared with other providers. It offers ways to identify and evaluate the appropriate affiliation model for your practice and market area.
authors.affiliation: The Coker Group, 1000 Mansell Exchange West, Suite 310, Alpharetta, GA 30022, USA. mreiboldt@cokergroup.com
authors.forename: Max
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Reiboldt
mesh_terms: D003299:Cooperative Behavior; D005845:Georgia; D015285:Hospital-Patient Relations; D006801:Humans; D010820:Physicians / Q000191:economics* / Q000458:organization & administration; D011216:Practice Management, Medical / Q000191:economics* / Q000458:organization & administration