title: Affiliation options for independents.
abstract: Many independent hospitals and medical groups are pursuing affiliations with partner organizations to meet the challenges posed by healthcare reform and value-based payments. Before embarking on such a strategy, however, these organizations should: Clearly define their objectives of pursuing an affiliation; Assess potential affiliation options; Identify a preferred strategy based on evaluation of different affiliation scenarios.
authors: ECG Management Consultants, Inc., San Diego, USA. jfink@ecgmc.com
authors: John
authors: J
authors: Fink
authors: Gary
authors: G
authors: Edmiston
mesh_terms: D003659:Decision Making, Organizational; D006123:Group Practice; D018166:Health Care Reform; D006761:Hospitals; D009935:Organizational Affiliation / Q000458:organization & administration; D014481:United States