Healthcare executives expect M&A to boost business in 2019

Healthcare executives expect their businesses to exceed 2018’s benchmarks and will largely use mergers and acquisitions to reach those expectations, according to a new survey.

Nearly three-quarters of 291 senior executives from pharmaceutical, healthcare IT, medical technology, hospital and health system organizations said they expect better business performance in 2019, according to a new Capital One poll.

Mergers and acquisitions are the preferred growth plan for 44% of executives, down from 50% last year. That strategy mirrors the last three year’s polling results.

A quarter indicated that organic growth would be their primary approach while 21% look to add new business lines and 11% aim to open a new facility. More than a...