The nurse instructor describes an integrated delivery system and cites the example of
a. a hospital's alignment with several physician groups to increase hospital referral.
b. an outpatient clinic in the hospital.
c. enrollees of the system being "locked" into the system of care for services.
d. providers concerned about generating revenue.
A
Hospitals have aligned themselves with groups of physicians to increase hospital referral and provide greater coordination of care.
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