title: The drive to survive: independent medical practice.
abstract: The "hospital of choice" for independent physicians will have the following characteristics: Adequate capital for investment in human resources, technology, and facilities. A strong and sustainable market position based on affiliated primary care practices. The ability to engage physicians as business partners. The availability of performance management information.
authors.affiliation: The Halley Consulting Group, Westerville, Ohio, USA. mhalley@halleyconsulting.com
authors.forename: Marc D
authors.initials: MD
authors.lastname: Halley
mesh_terms: D004465:Economic Competition; D018578:Hospital-Physician Relations; D006801:Humans; D011216:Practice Management, Medical; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D014481:United States