A$($n$)\_\_\_\_\_\_\_$ is a legal entity consisting of a joint venture of physicians and a hospital, formed to facilitate managed care contracting, to improve cost management and services, and to create new health care resources in the community.

A$($n$)\_\_\_\_\_\_\_$ is a legal entity consisting of a joint venture of physicians and a hospital, formed to facilitate managed care contracting, to improve cost management and services, and to create new health care resources in the community.

exclusive provider organization

hospital$-$owned corporation

physician$-$owned corporation

physician$$hospital organization