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Making integrated health care work
D C Coddington1, K D Moore, E A Fischer
1BBC Research & Consulting, Denver, CO, USA.
Physician Executive
|April 7, 1996
Summary
Integrated health systems are adopting strategies to boost value and competitive advantage. This research analyzes approaches used by US healthcare organizations to enhance their market position.
Area of Science:
- Health Services Research
- Healthcare Management
Background:
- Healthcare organizations face increasing pressure to demonstrate value.
- Integrated systems are a key strategy for improving healthcare delivery and market position.
Purpose of the Study:
- To summarize current thinking on value-added healthcare.
- To identify and exemplify strategies used by integrated health systems in the US to increase value and competitive positioning.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of 150 healthcare organizations in various integration stages.
- In-depth case studies of 20 integrating healthcare systems.
Main Results:
- Integrated systems are implementing diverse strategies to enhance value.
- These strategies aim to improve competitive positioning within the US healthcare market.
Conclusions:
- Understanding and implementing value-added strategies is crucial for integrated health systems.
- Successful strategies can lead to improved market competitiveness and healthcare value.