Horizontal consolidation in the hospital industry has gained momentum in the United States despite concerns over rising costs and lower quality. Hospital systems frequently point to potential gains in ...

A comprehensive infrastructure that allows healthcare providers to securely share electronic health records within Tennessee is being launched in communities across the state beginning in early 2013.

This article analyzes the organizational structures of 155 medical group practices providing services in the highly competitive managed care environment in the upper midwest. The structure of the ...