Physician alignment: the right strategy, the right mind-set.
Developing the right mind-set for collaboration involves consideration of: The organization's market position and customer base The type of structure that best complements the hospital's culture The incentives needed to drive alignment. The tools to share credible data related to utilization, cost, and quality. The need for shared control.
ECG Management Consultants, Inc., San Diego, USA. gedmiston@ecgmc.com
Gary
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Edmiston
David
D
Wofford
D004465:Economic Competition; D018578:Hospital-Physician Relations; D015279:Organizational Culture; D011785:Quality Assurance, Health Care / Q000458:organization & administration*