hfm Magazine
As the dust settles on the debate over healthcare reform, healthcare leaders are thinking seriously about the potential impact of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act on their organizations. We do know that providers will increasingly be rewarded for efficiency and outcomes of care and that payment will not keep pace with increases in costs. This article emphasizes the alignment of hospitals and health systems with physicians – not just economically, but also clinically – so that they can achieve clinical integration and accommodate upcoming changes in payment mechanisms.