Short-Term Financial Hit for Hospitals Post-M&A: Report
Contrary to expectations, there is no immediate turnaround in the finances of acquired hospitals, according to an HFMA and Deloitte study.
Key CFO Considerations for Implementing Provider-Sponsored Health Plans
CFOs should consider patient volume, potential partners, and costs—which can be $15 million to $25 million to cover startup expenses—when entering into a payer-provider joint venture to build a provider-sponsored health plan.
Healthcare Transactions: 3Q 2017
For the third quarter of 2017, Ponder & Co. tracked 26 transactions involving hospital change of control.
How to Be a Good Payer Partner
Health plans seek provider partners who are organized for population health, and CFOs can provide the leadership to guide such infrastructure investments.
Questions to Address When Assessing a Deal s Potential for Realizing Value
The key questions for any given deal will depend on why the organization that is pursuing the transaction is doing so, what it hopes to achieve, and what information it requires to make well informed decisions about the path forward.
Using Due Diligence to Optimize Post-Transaction Benefits
When exploring potential mergers or other partnership transactions, healthcare organizations should not underestimate the importance of performing effective due-diligence to gauge whether the transactions can deliver the desired value.
Research: Hospital Mergers & Acquisitions
A joint study by HFMA and Deloitte explores how hospital merger and acquisition activity has increased significantly in the past decade, driven by the pursuit of economies of scale and the potential for reducing the cost of care.
Health Insurance and Hospital System Financing at a Glance
Healthcare leaders should understand the fundamental differences between health insurers and hospital systems in terms of financing structures and key performance metrics.
Contemplating the Personal Side of Healthcare Integration
When considering a merger or affiliation, healthcare leaders can examine the proposal from a personal vantage point, as if the discussions of the transaction were a dialogue between individuals.
How Consolidation Is Changing Healthcare Markets
Healthcare organizations contemplating opportunities for consolidation can benefit from performing a detailed analysis that considers potential impacts of a variety of possible scenarios.