Over the last 20 years and continuing into the future, the profession of practicing medicine has changed dramatically, with decreasing reimbursement and an emerging consumer demanding a more comprehensive “value proposition” than previous patients have demanded. This article delves into the fundamental changes happening to patients, physicians, and the community hospital resulting in a community-based integration as an optimal model to service the health care needs of a population.
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