Concept of an integrated physician model

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Many health care leaders believe that physician-hospital alignment is one of the greatest challenges facing the U.S. health care system. Hospitals and physicians are faced with finding innovative ways to collaborate while taking advantage of their joint economic interests. Accountable care organizations (ACO), medical foundations, hospital-owned group practices, and joint venture initiatives can be potential solutions. Refer to Chapter, "Accountable Care Organizations and Physician Alignment," listed in your reading link.

Part 1

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Define the concept of an integrated physician model.

Part 2

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Explain the importance of clinical integration in the strategic planning process. Once explained, demonstrate an understanding of the dynamics and controversies surrounding accountable care organizations and alternative approaches to the current health system.

Part 3

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Choose one of the models for hospital-physician integration and discuss the advantages and disadvantages for hospitals and physicians under this model (medical foundations, hospital-owned group practices, hospitalists, joint venture initiatives, equity-based joint ventures, etc.).

Part 4

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Summarize your final recommendation for a change management model to be used for this clinical integration. Support your recommendation with academic resources.

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