Reaching the next level: governance in a time of turmoil.

Abstract

Once considered an almost-arcane aspect of physician organization operations, governance issues are taking center stage as never before. Since medical groups, IPAs, and physician-based integrated systems face the toughest financial, operational, and strategic challenges ever in competitive healthcare markets across the country, there has never been a better--or riskier--time to test pet theories about the best governance and leadership strategies.