Economic links between cardiovascular groups and hospitals: a new approach.

Abstract

Recent regulatory developments complicate the process of aligning the interests of cardiovascular groups with their hospital partners. However, the need for alignment has never been greater. Declining revenues make it essential that physicians and hospitals cooperate in every way to reduce cost while at the same time preserving value to patients. The CIB Joint Venture concept described in this article provides a low-risk option that is worth consideration.