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Implementing organized delivery systems: an integration scorecard

K J Devers1, S M Shortell, R R Gillies

  • 1University of California, Berkeley.

Health Care Management Review
|January 1, 1994
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Organized vertically integrated health systems can lead healthcare reform. This study introduces a scorecard to measure functional, physician-system, and clinical integration, crucial for demonstrating competitive advantage.

Area of Science:

  • Health Services Research
  • Healthcare Management
  • Organizational Studies

Background:

  • Vertically integrated health systems are pivotal in current healthcare reform.
  • Successful integration is essential for these systems to maintain a competitive edge.
  • Assessing integration progress is vital for strategic development.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop measurable criteria for assessing integration in organized delivery systems.
  • To provide a "scorecard" for evaluating progress in vertical health system integration.
  • To identify key dimensions of integration for competitive advantage.

Main Methods:

  • A national study involving nine organized delivery systems.
  • Development of specific measures for three types of integration.

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  • Quantitative assessment of integration levels within participating systems.

    • Main Results:

    • Measures for functional integration were established.
    • Metrics for physician-system integration were defined.
    • Tools for assessing clinical integration were created.
    • The developed measures serve as a comprehensive integration scorecard.

    Conclusions:

    • The proposed scorecard enables objective assessment of vertical health system integration.
    • Effective measurement of integration supports strategic decision-making in healthcare reform.
    • Quantifiable integration metrics are key for organized delivery systems to thrive.