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Physician Relations As the rapid pace of change in the healthcare industry rages on, it seems hospitals and physicians are becoming increasingly more distant from one another. Much of the distance can be traced to increased regulatory requirements and declining reimbursement for both groups. Changes in the hospital industry are unprecedented. Remarkably, changes in the private practices of physicians are also under a siege-like state. With the complexities of the healthcare market mounting every day, it is easy to get lost in a maze of constant change, us vs. them, and the time-is-money syndrome. Hospitals and physicians essentially face the same challenges in the healthcare industry. One of the keys to success is to recognize the common ground that hospitals and physician share and use this as a foundation upon which to build a stronger relationship. The VSE staff has substantial experience in working with physicians including at the Board of Trustee level and Medical Staff Executive Committee Meetings. We have worked with physicians in new practice start-up, productivity improvements, and financial turnarounds. Our services include: Hospital-Physician Integration Strategies Communication Strategies Medical Staff Analysis Physician Contracting Joint Venture Opportunities