Today the healthcare industry is experiencing considerable growth in the acquisition, consolidation and merger of systems, facilities, physician practices and payer organizations. Recent studies indicate that a significant number of mergers fail to achieve planned objectives because of a failure to integrate quickly. Too often protracted integrations result in lost momentum, declining morale, customer dissatisfaction and reduced shareholder value. Successful integration requires:
- Clear vision
- Strong leadership
- Detailed planning
- Value focus
- Disciplined program management
- Attention to stakeholders
In the midst of growth and consolidation, other forces are changing the healthcare industry: consumerism, regulatory changes, reimbursement rates, rising healthcare costs, labor shortages, new technology, emerging products and services, and corporate governance. Payers that use transactions to achieve business objectives, increase their client base and diversify their product portfolios need to consider how these forces impact their transactions.
How we can help you
PricewaterhouseCoopers' integrated Mergers and Acquisitions services address transaction risks and help payers derive longer-term returns from each deal. Services span the entire deal continuum from target identification and screening to execution, synergy capture and exit strategies.
Case study
How a Payer uses due diligence to refine acquisition price*
