Integration from the small group practice perspective. From: Healthcare Financial Management | Date: July 1, 1996| Author: Johnson, Bruce A.; Schryver, Darrell L. | COPYRIGHT 1996 Healthcare Financial Management Association. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

Successful integration is one of the challenges faced by small group practices. Three integration strategies are often used, namely, formation of strategic alliances with providers, establishment of groups-without walls, and partnerships with healthcare organizations and third-party investors. Keys to integration success include common goals, self-awareness of participants and the willingness to take risks.

For small group practices, "appropriate integration" is of critical importanc...

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