Health systems across the country are getting bigger and much of their expansion is the result of mergers. Successfully navigating the transition from two separate organizations to one unified organization results in the power to deliver better quality care, but getting there can be complicated.
As broader consolidation continues to occur in the market, Arcadia Director of Sales, Graham Barnes, and NorthShore SVP of CIN, Scott Kent, identify the critical steps that healthcare leaders need to take in order to ensure they achieve a successful integration.
Watch the full episode of The Schema episode 2 of season 2 now — below we summarize best practices for change management processes and merging predecessors’ risk management strategies, and remind organizations to prepare leaders for life after the merger.
Add efficiency: build personal relationships and shared governance models to drive strong post-merger processes