A case history: forging a "reusable" alliance.

This article presents the focus of partnerships in the future of health care providers. It discusses the necessity for partnerships as well as the mutual benefits that must be a vital part of the relationship. The article also shows specific information about and outlines the value of a specific partnership between the Medical Center of Central Georgia and Medline Industries. The future of health care delivery and reform will depend on different types of partnerships and that all the providers of services and products, as well as health care delivery, must be willing to aggressively align with partners.