Rural Hospital Mergers and Acquisitions: Who Is Being Acquired and What Happens Afterward?
Hospital mergers and acquisitions are changing the face of health care in both rural and urban communities across the country. Declining reimbursement levels, increased capital needs, a weak economy and easier access to credit have all contributed to a level of mergers not seen in more than a decade. The NC Rural Health Research Program’s Findings Brief: Rural Hospital Mergers and Acquisitions: Who Is Being Acquired and What Happens Afterward? examines the implications of mergers and acquisitions for small rural hospitals, considering two primary research questions: 1) What were the characteristics of rural hospitals that merged, and 2) Were there changes in hospital financial performance, staffing or services following a merger?
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