A recent survey reported that healthcare promises to be one of the most active sectors when it comes to mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in 2016. Almost half of the M&A professionals surveyed felt healthcare would be the third most active sector behind only the technology and biotech/pharmaceutical industries. KPMG, who conducted the survey, reported that healthcare M&A’s are being driven by geographical expansion, new service lines development, and adjustments to new reimbursement models.[1]
Many strategic challenges come with a merger or acquisition – financial, legal, cultural - but one of the most significant involves technology. Selecting between the IT systems of two combining entities can be a difficult process and to make the right decision, the organization must evaluate both systems before deciding on the best option going forward.