Most hospitals, health systems, and other provider organizations in the U.S. are still facing financial peril from continuing cuts in Medicare, new federal legislation, and a precarious economic environment. The second edition of this book updates analysis, forecasts, and recommendations made by...

1. Introduction and Background: 25 Years Later. 2. Medical Monopoly: What the Doctor Ordered. 3. The Medical Marketplace: Learning Lessons of History. 4. Captain of The Ship: Legal Foundations of Independent Practice. 5. Advanced Practitioners: Health Professionals Whose Time Has Come. 6. Case...