Modern Healthcare December 31, 2016
The prevailing model for academic medical centers is to own and expand a primary-care network. There is, however, another model—one focused on geography and community need.
We believe the future of academic medicine lies in strategic partnerships, where university medical centers affiliate with primary-care physicians and local specialty groups, complementing these relationships with tertiary and quaternary expertise drawn from the academic institution.
In our view, this approach is both visionary and pragmatic. Los Angeles may be a unique market, but there are lessons that can be applied in other communities. And if we take a step back, we can see where this discussion fits.
Value-based healthcare is premised on the value equation: quality and service/cost. The goal is to provide...
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