Mergers and Acquisitions and the Health System Pharmacy

As hospitals and health systems navigate the transition to value-based care, merger and acquisition (M&A) activity across the country continues to accelerate. In 2016 alone, 102 hospital mergers took place, a three percent increase over 2015.¹ Propelled by market competition, reform-driven financial challenges and regulatory pressure, healthcare providers are using M&A to consolidate hospitals and form large health systems that deliver economies of scale and a broader service footprint.