A Qualitative Analysis of Resource Sharing Agreements Between Naval Hospital Great Lakes and North Chicago Veterans Affairs Medical Center: The Iron Triangle Theory of Healthcare Integration

Abstract

The Naval Hospital Great Lakes (NHGL) and North Chicago Veterans Affairs Medical Center (NCVAMC) form strategic alliances through resource sharing agreements. This research posits that the successful integration of healthcare system components, such as resource sharing agreements, occurs when improvements to cost, quality, and access are mutual, and the outcomes meet organizational expectations. The researcher calls this proposition the Iron Triangle Theory of Healthcare Integration, and uses it to qualitatively analyze the resource sharing agreements between NHGL and NCVAMC. The- research methods of situational analysis, informal interviews,.and document evaluation objectively define the variables of this qualitative research. The results provide a calculated explanation of the delta between the theoretical intent of resource sharing agreements and the outcome from the actual implementation of the integration.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 19, 2005
Accession Number
ADA443921

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  • Melissa J. Harnly

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