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Today: Hospital M&A Trends What Health IT Leaders Need to Know

Nov 7, 2024
10:17

November 7, 2024: Healthcare systems are joining forces like never before, but at what cost? In this episode, Kate Gamble and Sarah Richardson delve into the driving forces behind the rising trend in hospital mergers and acquisitions. Financial pressure, regulatory bypasses, and competition are spurring systems to consolidate, but what does it mean for patient care, access, and health IT leaders? Get a glimpse into the challenges, the risks, and the impact on communities as this transformation unfolds. Will hospital consolidation improve healthcare—or limit it?

00:55 Factors Driving Mergers and Acquisitions

02:25 Challenges in IT Integration

05:52 Impact on Workforce and Quality of Care

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