title: The practice of cardiology and healthcare reform.
abstract: As reimbursement policies and healthcare reform legislation add pressure onto the independent practice of cardiology, many cardiology groups seek refuge in hospital employment. This has implications for healthcare costs and the future of the practice of cardiology, especially in the age of accountable care organizations.
authors.affiliation: Chattanooga Heart, Lung and Vascular Center, Chattanooga, Tennessee 37403-2815, USA. AStratienko@CardiacAndVascular.com
authors.forename: Alexander A
authors.initials: AA
authors.lastname: Stratienko
mesh_terms: D002309:Cardiology / Q000458:organization & administration*; D017048:Health Care Costs; D018166:Health Care Reform / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D014481:United States