Realizing the full financial benefits of true integration
McCarthy, K.H.; Zuckerman, A.M.
Healthcare Financial Management Journal of the Healthcare Financial Management Association 64(11): 78-82; 84 86 Passim
2010
ISSN/ISBN: 0735-0732 PMID: 21061822 Document Number: 644872
True health system integration can produce many direct and indirect financial benefits beyond operating cost savings through functional and service centralization or consolidation. These additional benefits of a strong integration strategy include: Improved market position. Expanded continuum of care. Increased scope of services. Improved healthcare quality and organizational performance.