Book Gives Healthcare Organizations Template for Successful Integration
Newswise — ALEXANDRIA, VA—“Integration is the foundation of a successful ACO and St. John’s Health System is one of the premier examples of the kinds of innovation and leadership found in integrated systems,” said Donald W. Fisher, Ph.D., CAE, AMGA president and chief executive officer. “The book also shows how the achievements of integration efforts can lead to a more efficient and effective organization better able to serve a large, geographically diverse population. My hope is that it will inspire and guide integration efforts of others on their journey to provide better care and better health to the patients they serve.”
In the concise, information-packed primer for the busy healthcare executive, the authors give healthcare leaders the tools they need to develop an IDS that best serves their organization’s unique patients, physicians, and communities. They also share the lessons learned at St. John’s that have enabled it to become one of the premier healthcare delivery systems in the nation. With practical guidance, the authors offer a template for successfully integrating hospitals and physician group practices, with strategies for shared leadership, physician compensation, cultural alignment, and coordination of services.
The volume is available in print or for download. Visit www.amga.org.
The American Medical Group Association represents medical groups, including some of the nation's largest, most prestigious medical practices, independent practice associations, and integrated healthcare delivery systems. AMGA's mission is to improve health care for patients by supporting multispecialty medical groups and other organized systems of care. The members of AMGA deliver health care to approximately 110 million patients in 49 states, nearly 1 in 3 Americans. Headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, AMGA is the strategic partner for medical groups, providing a comprehensive package of benefits, including political advocacy, educational and networking programs and publications, benchmarking data services, and financial and operations assistance. www.amga.org
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