McFall S L, Shortell S M, Manheim L M
Center for Health Services and Policy Research, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois.
Health Care Manage Rev. 1988 Spring;13(2):23-34. doi: 10.1097/00004010-198801320-00004.
Physicians play an active role in the acquisition process. A study of acquisition impact showed that postacquisition, medical staffs grew and became more specialized and board certified. Greatest physician satisfaction was with the overall facility, medical equipment, and administrative responsiveness.