Governance of Hospital Alliances: Lessons Learnt from 6 Hospital and Non-Hospital Cases

Hospital alliances can be a solution for the coordination that is required between providers as a result of the increasing fragmentation in health-care services. 3 hospital and 3 non-hospital alliances were studied with a qualitative case study methodology, to find common, or specific, practices with regards to the management of alliances. Striking similarities prevailed, hospital alliances are not unique and common principles of coordination were identified that appear pivotal for successful alliance management.