{"title":"To Join or Not to Join: The Effects of Healthcare Networks","authors":"Tal Ben-Zvi, Donald N. Lombardi","volume":66,"journal":"International Journal of Economics and Management Engineering","pagesStart":1332,"pagesEnd":1337,"ISSN":"1307-6892","URL":"https:\/\/publications.waset.org\/pdf\/15828","abstract":"This study uses a simulation to establish a realistic\nenvironment for laboratory research on Accountable Care\nOrganizations. We study network attributes in order to gain insights\nregarding healthcare providers- conduct and performance. Our\nfindings indicate how network structure creates significant\ndifferences in organizational performance. We demonstrate how\nhealthcare providers positioning themselves at the central, pivotal\npoint of the network while maintaining their alliances with their\npartners produce better outcomes.","references":"[1] T. 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