The exact structure of the clinical partnership has not yet been decided, as talks will continue through the first half of 2013, but leaders said the model will bring the hospital and the physicians into one organization with physicians holding leadership and board positions. This will align the hospital and physicians more closely and better allow them to focus on population health management.
The partnership is also expected to improve collaboration, reduce duplicate services, consolidate billing and minimize costs.
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