The development and operation of a CI program will necessarily involve close coordination among otherwise competing providers. This program sensitizes participants to potential antitrust issues and provides practical guidelines for managing antitrust risk.

This presentation describes the basic components of clinical integration, highlights specific aspects of actual CI programs, and concludes with a summary of common themes of successful CI programs.

An outline of preliminary issues to be considered when developing a clinical integration program, including a description of a typical CI model, potential functional and legal structures, and practical issues to consider.