November 7, 2024: Healthcare systems are joining forces like never before, but at what cost? In this episode, Kate Gamble and Sarah Richardson delve into the driving forces behind the rising trend in hospital mergers and acquisitions. Financial pressure, regulatory bypasses, and competition are spurring systems to consolidate, but what does it mean for patient care, access, and health IT leaders? Get a glimpse into the challenges, the risks, and the impact on communities as this transformation unfolds. Will hospital consolidation improve healthcare—or limit it?00:55 Factors Driving Mergers and Acquisitions02:25 Challenges in IT Integration05:52 Impact on Workforce and Quality of CareSubscribe: This Week HealthTwitter: This Week HealthLinkedIn: Week HealthDonate: Alex’s Lemonade Stand: Foundation for Childhood Cancer

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