Reiboldy, a medical practice consultant, overviews the changing landscape of health care delivery and shows what doctors can do to cope with the reality of managed care, detailing integration strategies for hospitals, physicians, ancillary services, managed care, and technology. He explains how to identify the operational strengths and weaknesses of a practice, calculate its worth, and how to select a partner. There is information on allowing physician input in hospital-affiliated groups, hospital and physician relations programs, and the prospect of a single-payer system. Sample job descriptions, checklists, and surveys are included.