Abstract
OBJECTIVES: This study examines organizational characteristics and market conditions likely to influence collaborative relationships between public health agencies and community medical care providers. METHODS: Public health directors in 60 US counties were surveyed by telephone concerning their relationships with area community hospitals (n = 263) and community health centers (n = 85). Multivariate models were used to estimate the effects of organizational and market characteristics on collaboration. RESULTS: Collaboration was reported among 55% of the hospitals and 64% of the health centers. Certain forms of collaboration were more likely in markets characterized by higher HMO penetration and lower HMO competition. CONCLUSIONS: Targeted efforts to facilitate collaboration may be required in settings where institutional and market incentives are lacking.
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