Co-management is a contractual arrangement in which physicians are engaged by the health system to provide an assortment of management activities for a hospital program, service or department. Under the agreement physicians receive a base fee and performance incentives if pre-determined quality or performance benchmarks are met.

DMI assists health systems and physicians to identify co-management opportunities and terms to improve quality and efficiency, resulting in:

• Significant increase in clinical synergies resulting in improved patient outcomes
• Increased physician commitment
• Preferred contracting
• Growth in market share and brand identity
• Provides a platform leading to other alignment strategies

• Exploration of physician interest and market opportunity
• Facilitation of term sheet development