title: True partners.
abstract: Physician alignment is essential for quality improvement. Hospitals can turn independent docs into allies by giving them a voice in governance, management and strategic planning.
authors.forename: Geri
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Aston
mesh_terms: D003299:Cooperative Behavior; D004469:Economics, Hospital; D018578:Hospital-Physician Relations; D011787:Quality of Health Care / Q000191:economics*; D012052:Reimbursement, Incentive; D014481:United States