Clinical integration: A burning platform

Publication date: Winter 2014 Source:Healthcare Management Forum, Volume 27, Issue 4 Author(s): Katherine Chubbs The growing burden of healthcare cost demands a change in healthcare delivery. Hospitals must be reserved for those requiring specialized acute services that can only be received in such a setting. Investment must be made in alternative delivery models, beginning with the home and community as the primary environments in which to receive care. Through focusing on clinical integration, the system will be moving towards better care. System integration enables this burning platform.
Source: Healthcare Management Forum - Category: Health Management Source Type: research