Hospitals and physicians are increasingly working to form strategic alliances that can help both parties survive the increasingly complex health care environment. There are many goals for such alliances, but for every alliance that works out well, there are at least as many that come to grief. Here are some of the common issues that—when addressed properly—can help pave the way for success
The U.S. Supreme Court recently decided to uphold virtually all of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) as it was enacted. First and foremost, all Medicare-related provisions are left intact, so all payment cuts to providers that have already been implemented will remain