Alignment 2.0 - Revisited

The predominant historical alignment vehicle for cardiovascular physicians has been the employment model. According to MedAxiom data, approximately 85% of cardiologists in the U.S. are now integrated with a hospital or health system through employment. While this model can and does work well in certain circumstances, it can also present problems for organizations wanting to push value through innovative joint ventures, contemporary compensation models – including income sharing – and the like. This session explores a different alignment model considering the perspectives of clinical and operational needs, along with legal and valuation requirements.