Affiliated practices can boost patient referrals
Arbitman, D.B.; King, P.H.
Healthcare Financial Management Journal of the Healthcare Financial Management Association 44(8): 30
1990
ISSN/ISBN: 0735-0732 PMID: 10145289 Document Number: 358882
A hospital wanting to strengthen its care delivery system chose to acquire existing practices of physicians nearing retirement. Its affiliated group practice is directed and owned by an established lead physician who teaches and practices with younger physicians. The hospital supplies capital for purchasing existing practices and provides support services for the affiliated group.