Why simply play by the rules?
Although the devil’s in the details of any contract, consider the impact of the term and termination provisions in a system-wide exclusive contract.
“We’ve got to stop ordering roller ball pens. Just order those cheap Bics.”
You’re under competitive pressure, so why cut your own group off at its knees?
The key is not to provide leadership designed to advance your own interests, but to provide leadership that’s designed to advance your business partners’ (whether that’s a hospital, a medical group, or anyone else) interests.
Bigger or larger or more providers or more locations do not, in and of themselves, make a stronger business.
One thing’s for certain: The market is changing. But then again, it’s always changing.
You have been coming into work every day for years. Now there’s no need to come in tomorrow because your group no longer exists.
Google’s driverless cars have logged over 100,000 miles without incident. I don’t know how many car drivers will want to give up the control, but I’d bet that large trucking companies are doing the calculations.
Some hospital attorneys and, therefore, some hospital administrators, believe that every contract for professional services should be subject to a request for proposal (RFP) process.