Integrated delivery network system is an “integration of a variety of health services organizations to deliver a broad array of health services across the continuum of care in a cost effective manner” (Barton, 2010).
Specifically, there are two direct areas in which integration of delivery systems may be accomplished:
Vertical encompasses the approach of gathering hospitals, medical groups and other delivery system elements under one umbrella with a defined unity of purpose and control.
Virtual integration achieves coordination on a contractual basis.
What is unique in both of the approaches:
Vertical – requirements for increased pressure on the availability of capital funds for expansion. In addition the hierarchy that is established from
Specifically, there are two direct areas in which integration of delivery systems may be accomplished:
Vertical encompasses the approach of gathering hospitals, medical groups and other delivery system elements under one umbrella with a defined unity of purpose and control.
Virtual integration achieves coordination on a contractual basis.
What is unique in both of the approaches:
Vertical – requirements for increased pressure on the availability of capital funds for expansion. In addition the hierarchy that is established from