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Surgery center joint ventures.

R J Zasa1

  • 1Ambulatory Systems Development, Pasadena, CA 91105, USA.

Medical Group Management Journal
|June 3, 1999
PubMed
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Surgery centers offer cost-effective, patient-friendly ambulatory care. This article explores successful joint ownership and governance structures for hospitals and physician groups, aligning incentives and benefits.

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Area of Science:

  • Healthcare Management
  • Ambulatory Care Services
  • Health Economics

Background:

  • Surgery centers are recognized for cost-effectiveness and patient satisfaction in ambulatory care.
  • Hospitals and physician groups increasingly partner to establish and operate surgery centers.
  • Joint ventures allow for aligned incentives and shared benefits between hospitals and physicians.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline common and successful ownership and governance structures for hospital-physician joint venture surgery centers.
  • To provide insights into legal and operational frameworks for collaborative healthcare ventures.
  • To highlight the benefits of shared ownership in ambulatory surgical facilities.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on healthcare joint ventures.

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  • Analysis of common legal and business structures for surgery centers.
  • Case study examples of successful hospital-physician owned surgery centers.

    • Main Results:

    • Several successful joint ownership models exist for surgery centers.
    • These structures facilitate alignment of financial incentives and operational goals.
    • Physician ownership in these ventures generally complies with anti-fraud and abuse regulations.

    Conclusions:

    • Joint ownership of surgery centers by hospitals and physician groups is a viable and beneficial model.
    • Understanding common structures is crucial for successful collaboration and governance.
    • These partnerships enhance the delivery of quality ambulatory care.