A Strategic Path To Affiliations: The Advocates Case Study
The strategic affiliation model has become a critical growth pathway for many non-profit health and human service organizations facing financial, competitive, and regulatory pressures. As health and human service provider organizations continue their shift toward value-based reimbursement (VBR) and more holistic care continuums, many provider organizations find themselves too small to compete independently.
Strategic affiliations enable organizations to achieve scale, expand services, and strengthen operational infrastructure without immediately surrendering local identity or governance to a full merger. When done well, this approach can provide stabilized margins, diversified revenue streams, and the tools and staff to prepare for complex . . .