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Oncology Issues
The Journal of the Association of Community Cancer Centers
Physician/Hospital Collaboration
Here are articles about physician practice and hospital joint ventures and other collaborative arrangements.
2009
How Recent Federal law Developments Affect Business Models for Collaborative Oncology Care
by Michael L. Blau
How to structure business ventures among cancer care providers.
2008
Hospital & Medical Oncology Practice Integration
by Kelley D. Simpson and Patrick S. Board
Three private hematology/oncology practices and a hospital came together and developed an integrated model of care. Learn from this successful joint venture.
The "Dos" and "Don'ts" of Due Diligence
by Andrea P. Testa and M. Daria Niewenhous
Due diligence may have a significant impact on the proposed transaction's completion.
Key Issues in Physician Employment Contracts
by Nili S. Yolin, and M. Daria Niewenhous
A good employment agreement balances the interests of the parties and contains provisions that can be easily interpreted.
2007
OIG Issues Advisory Opinion on Joint Venture Buy-Outs
by M. Daria Niewenhous, Deborah A. Daccord, and Melissa O'Neill
2006
Strategic Options for Oncology Practices
Mary Lou Bowers
Here's an overview of three long-term planning options to oncology practices: Market consolidation, diversification, and a dispensing physcian model.
2005
Joint Ventures: Why Would My Hospital or Practice Want One?
by Kevin M. Kennedy and Todd Greenwalt
Several key steps are involved in any joint venture, including an analysis of the financial, legal, and regulatory issues affecting the hospital and physicians.
Use Caution When Undertaking a Joint Venture
by Karen S. Lovitch, and Stephen R. Bentfield
A joint venture with the right partner could make cost-effective treatment availalble to more patients. However, careful consideration must be given to choosing the correct structure and partner.
Arrangements Between Hospitals and Hospital-based Physicians
by Karen S. Lovitch
A Supplemental Compliance Program Guidance sheds some light on the OIG's views.
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