The two-hospital town.

Market forces have pushed smaller communities to reimagine their institutions' futures--a trend reform promises to accelerate.

Survival strategies for community hospitals.

Stand-alone hospitals have several options when forming partnerships with larger institutions or systems.

5 strategies for coordinating postacute care.

The following five strategies can help health systems meet the increasing requirement under healthcare reform for improved coordination of postacute care: Acknowledge the advantages of care coordination. Conduct an inventory of the organization's existing postacute assets. Determine the optimal portfolio of postacute facilities and services.