As a trained internist and former primary care physician, I have observed first-hand the steep increase in administrative burden and burnout experienced by health care providers. While the goals of ...

The supply chain is an essential factor in the success of a company, regardless of industry. It becomes vital in the medical device industry, as potential unknown nonconformances related to suppliers ...

When Oak Brook, Ill.-based Advocate Health Care launched its Clinical Integration Program a little more than five years ago, very few organizations were aligning with independent physicians in ways ...

Last week, the Federal Trade Commission issued an advisory opinion that Norman (Okla.) Physician Hospital Organization’s proposed clinical integration program was not likely to prompt antitrust ...

This article is the latest in the Health Affairs Forefront major series, Medicare and Medicaid Integration. The series features analysis, proposals, and commentary that will inform policies on the ...

The due diligence process is a critical element in a merger and acquisition transaction. Most companies clearly define the steps and rarely skip them. However, the participants in the process vary ...

Integration is a mutual, gradual and multi-faceted process, with inter-related legal, socio-economic and cultural dimensions. Integration programmes require coordination, collaboration, and secure ...