by Robert Hill
Hospitals are merging in greater numbers than they have in years. While the number of consolidations is not yet as high as the last merger wave in the late 1990s, further consolidation is expected. The number of deals doubled to 105 in 2012 from 50 in 2009, according to Irving Levin Associates. The industry is […]
Many independent hospitals around the country are evaluating their current competitive and financial position and coming to a similar conclusion: we need to explore an affiliation to remain a valuable and sustainable health care provider for our community. While reaching consensus that affiliation should be considered can be a difficult and emotional process, the […]
Alan Zuckerman, FACHE, FAACH, Retired Veralon Director & Chair
Hospital merger and acquisition volumes increased 20% from Q2 to Q3 2013, according to a recent press release by Irving Levin Associates. The 24 deals announced in Q3 represent the highest quarterly deal volumes in the last four quarters of activity, indicating that while hospital merger and acquisition activity may have peaked at 94 deals […]