Hospital M&A activity has been increasing recently, and when these transactions are public knowledge, opposition from the physician community (as well as the hospital staff) to such types of transactions may also be a side effect. Physicians are vital to the operation of a hospital, and any resistance from the physician community, could be a
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The Road to a Successful Transaction: Paved With Your Priorities
By Dawn Helak on
Posted in Mergers and Acquisitions
While I may be stating the obvious, hospitals and health systems are complex creatures that frequently drive local economies, culture and population health status (among other things). Accordingly, when considering a potential change of control transaction, it is critical that you examine what drives your organization and what [in the community] your organization drives. …
Community Hospitals: Know Your Constituents and Stakeholders Before Starting Down the Path to Merger
By Dale Van Demark on
Posted in Mergers and Acquisitions
Organizations considering a significant transaction have a lot to think about. One of the most important is making certain that relationships with key constituents and stakeholders are appropriately maintained and managed. Too frequently, community hospitals and community health systems underestimate the scope and importance of those relationships.
Most of us can rattle-off a short list…