Organizational development in academic medicine

Authors:
  • JAJohn J. Aluise
    John J. Aluise
  • SBStephen P. Bogdewic
    Stephen P. Bogdewic
  • CMCurtis P. McLaughlin
    Curtis P. McLaughlin

Abstract
Can organizational development work in the academic setting? Because current cost constraints and federal regulations are forcing departments and services to integrate, organizational development may be the best option for management. The study reported here shows that it can work successfully in the family medicine department.