Integrated delivery system

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An integrated delivery system (IDS) is a network of health care organizations under a parent holding company.^[1] Some IDS have an HMO component. Others are a network of only physicians, or of physicians and hospitals. Thus, the term is used broadly to define an organization that provides a continuum of health care services.^[2] There is some discussion over the efficiency and sustainability of IDS.^[3][4] Integrated delivery systems are one example of the emergence of managed care organizations in the United States.

[edit] See also

• Independent practice association
• Management services organization
• Physician-hospital organization
• Physician practice management company

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