Guides/Reports
In their recent paper, Beaulieu et al. attempt to estimate the effects of hospital acquisitions on measures of hospital quality at the acquired hospitals. To…
Eight Myths About Hospital Mergers and Acquisitions
Hospitals and health systems are transforming the way they deliver care in response to patients’ and communities’ changing needs and preferences. At the same time, they face many headwinds such as low government payment rates, increasing prescription drug costs and shifting demographics.
Mergers and acquisitions are an effective tool to help hospitals and health systems confront challenges and opportunities. But there are many misconceptions about consolidation. View the top eight myths under key resources below.:
Key Resources
Related Resources
Letter/Comment
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White Papers
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Advancing Health Podcast
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Case Studies
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Press Releases
WASHINGTON (September 4, 2019) — New research released today confirms the significant value hospital mergers can generate for patients and their communities.…