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Edward J O'Connor¹, Lawrence A Liebscher, C Marlena Fiol

¹University of Colorado at Denver, Denver, Colorado 80217-3364, USA. edward.oconnor@cudenver.edu

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Radiologists and hospital leaders face healthcare changes. Collaboration offers greater long-term success than competition for physicians and health system administrators.

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Area of Science:

Healthcare Management
Radiology Administration
Health Systems Strategy

Background:

The healthcare environment presents significant threats and opportunities for radiologists and hospital/health system (HHS) administrators and trustees.
The relationship between physicians (including radiologists) and HHS leadership is crucial for long-term success, patient care, and community well-being.

Purpose of the Study:

To discuss major forces of change impacting radiologists and HHS administrators/trustees.
To examine collaborative and competitive response strategies available to both groups.
To review consequences of different responses and identify underlying assumptions.

Main Methods:

Qualitative analysis of strategic options for radiologists and hospital administrators.
Review of potential outcomes associated with cooperative versus competitive approaches.
Identification of assumptions guiding strategic decision-making in healthcare.

Main Results:

Multiple response alternatives exist, including cooperation, competition, bargaining, and criticism.
Strategic choices range from adversarial stances to integrated, mutually beneficial partnerships.
The article explores the typical consequences associated with each strategic approach.

Conclusions:

Collaboration and integration appear more promising for long-term success than purely competitive or adversarial strategies.
Understanding the dynamics and assumptions of different responses is key for navigating healthcare changes.
Strategic alignment between radiologists and health systems benefits all stakeholders.