Question

Summarize the arguments you would make in favor of a merger with a larger healthcare system to a trustee of a small not-for-profit HCO. What questions would you expect from the trustee? How would you approach answering the questions?

Answer 1

The following question which can be raised by the trustee are

• What is the reason for merging with a smaller not for profit HCO( can be answered by telling that their organization wishes to be mission driven and help a large group of community who are in need of medical treatment )
• What is the strategies for managing your healthcare system financially when a larger profits are unexpected by joining the smaller organization (Would like to provide a broader quality care)
• What about balancing with others healthcare sector (to reduce the cost of service and improve quality which can reduce competition with other healthcare sector.)
• What will you do in case of a considerable loss of financing compared to previous earning (Would wish to make health care accessible to all at a cheaper cost)