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Managing hospital-physician relations: a strategy scorecard
H L Smith1, R A Reid, N F Piland
1Anderson School of Management, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque.
Health Care Management Review
|January 1, 1990
Summary
Hospitals are improving long-term viability by strengthening hospital-physician relations. This review explores strategies for building mutually beneficial partnerships between hospitals and physicians.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Management
- Health Services Research
- Hospital Administration
Background:
- Hospitals face financial challenges under prospective payment systems.
- Developing effective hospital-physician relationships is crucial for long-term viability.
- Strategic initiatives are needed to foster collaboration.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review popular strategies for enhancing hospital-physician relations.
- To identify approaches for achieving mutually satisfying partnerships.
- To provide insights for healthcare administrators.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of existing strategies.
- Analysis of successful hospital-physician relationship models.
- Synthesis of best practices in healthcare collaboration.
Main Results:
- Several key strategies facilitate stronger hospital-physician ties.
- Effective communication and shared goals are vital.
- Financial alignment and clinical integration are important components.
Conclusions:
- Strengthening hospital-physician relations is a viable strategy for hospitals.
- Implementing these strategies can lead to improved organizational performance.
- Further research can explore the long-term impact of these strategies.