Organizational factors affecting successful physician–system integration: A qualitative study of Washington State health executives

Conclusion Our work indicates that health systems should focus on the pathway to integration success through the alignment of structure (not just the integration contract), culture, and resources and not on an end goal of the physician employment model. Practice Implications Health system executives are key drivers for when and how physician groups are integrated into health services organizations. This article provides executives with an evidence-based model to aid in formulating integration approaches that combine elements of organizational structure, organizational culture, and strategic resources.
Source: Health Care Management Review - Category: American Health Tags: Features Source Type: research