Vertical integration increases opportunities for patient flow.

New sources of patients will become more and more important in the next decade as hospitals continue to feel the squeeze of a competitive marketplace. Vertical integration, a distribution tool used in other industries, will be a significant tool for health care administrators. In the following article, the authors explain the vertical integration model that shows promise for other institutions.

From 12 solo practices to a hospital-based LMSG (large multispecialty group) in 100 easy steps.

In this final article, authors John Benvenuto, M.D., M.