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J Johnsson

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Dynamic diversification: hospitals pursue physician alliances, 'seamless' care.

In the 1980s, "diversification" in health care meant creating new corporate entities to boost revenues. In the 1990s, in places like New Ulm, MN, Long Beach, CA, and Boston, hospitals and physicians are exploring diversifications that utilize their core patient care strengths. This is creating new entities that benefit patient care and help prepare for health care delivery in the future. In fact, despite predictions that RBRVS would drive physicians into competition with hospitals, the opposite is taking place, as the new "seamless" delivery systems take advantage of pooled resources and economies of scale.

Community-Institutional Relations↗

Collaboration: hospitals find that working together is tough, rewarding--and vital.

When two Montana administrators worked together in the 1980s to eliminate duplicative services and technology in their community, competition was the name of the game. But times have changed, and collaboration is coming of age. Executives who have launched collaboration ventures say it was tough going but ultimately rewarding--and vital.

Antitrust Laws↗