One of the reasons the physician owners of NCEENT joined a private practice in the first place, is the level of autonomy created by this type of structure. The physicians are involved in the decision-making process of the …show more content…
Furthermore, a recognition that organizational needs vary widely from one company to another and from one market to another has created some non-traditional affiliation strategies that could be beneficial for NCEENT (Healthcare Financial Management Association, 2014). Also, affiliation strategies are becoming more popular as alternatives to a full merger, especially in circumstances where a particular physician practice is not constrained financially or strategically (Spees,