title: The way forward.
abstract: Are independent hospitals still viable? Yes, but partnerships can provide important support.
authors.affiliation: GYMR Public Relations, Washington, DC, USA. hbush@gymr.com
authors.forename: Haydn
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Bush
mesh_terms: D003299:Cooperative Behavior; D017598:Efficiency, Organizational / Q000191:economics; D006777:Hospitals, Proprietary / Q000191:economics / Q000458:organization & administration; D007061:Idaho; D007373:Interinstitutional Relations; D008962:Models, Theoretical; D017009:Professional Autonomy