Becker's Healthcare September 17, 2024
For the past few decades, health systems have struggled to find ways to boost revenue amid growing financial stress. The pressure on hospitals has steadily built up over the years, especially in wake of the pandemic. The answer for many is to merge.
The new trend to merge two or more systems either in the same region or in different markets opens up many more opportunities for consolidation.
But as cross-market mergers become more common, so does the debate about their benefits to organizations and patients. There is no lack of academic studies and opinions on this topic — so let’s explore the issue.
How trendy are these mergers?
Cross-market mergers began drawing greater attention in the aftermath...
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