Baylor University Medical Center system

In today's health care environment, the hospital's relationship to its medical staff can mean the difference between success and failure. As opposed to the current system, the medical staff of the future must be organized and strong, yet flexible enough to undergo the changes necessary for "venturing." This article describes how one University Medical Center organized its physicians and medical staff to meet the changing needs of the surrounding Texas community and the organization itself. Focusing on today's health care environment and the concept of venturing, this article unveils the special relationship between a medical center and its medical staff.