AHA

The health care field is in the midst of major transformation, with the need to create a more sustainable and financially viable care delivery system. As a result, an increasing number of hospitals and care systems have pursued partnerships in an effort to reposition for long-term success and to achieve scale. The most important function of leadership teams and governing boards is to fully evaluate strategic options within the context of the organization’s fundamental mission.

Explore the history of consolidation in the hospital/care system market, and learn why and how things are changing. An approach to evaluating strategic options is discussed. Hear case studies of organizations that researched their strategic options and decided to remain on their own or pursue a partner. Additionally, key issues and considerations related to partnership decisions will be identified and discussed.

You Will Learn How To:

• Apply the lessons learned from other industries that have evolved from a highly fragmented to highly concentrated structure
• Conduct a market and organizational assessment
• Evaluate your strategic options

Speakers:

• Kit Kamholz, Managing Director/Merger, Acquisition, and Partnership Advisory Services, Kaufman, Hall & Associates, Inc.
• Mark E. Grube, Managing Director/Strategic Advisory Services, Kaufman, Hall & Associates, Inc.