The first is that an increasing number of patients now rely on the services of more than one provider - and they look to their community healthcare organization to plan and coordinate these services. The second factor is that the rising cost of healthcare technology makes it difficult for community healthcare organizations, on their own, to meet patient needs in a cost-effective way.
Members share strategic planning, purchasing, telecommunications, and other resources.
Alliance projects benefit from the combined expertise of trustees, providers, medical faculty, and administrators of the individual organizations. As a result, even members in rural areas are able to deliver advanced and well-coordinated medical services right in their community.