In today's healthcare environment, mergers and acquisitions have become commonplace.
Risk management and insurance-related issues are critical aspects of mergers and acquisitions. Assessment of risks assumed in new business transactions provides critical information for evaluation of new relationships for the health care organization. Comprehensive risk assessments allow organizations to gather necessary information, communicate key issues to appropriate leaders, ensure due diligence and direct strategic planning to successfully integrate a new entity into the organization. This presentation considers Risk Managements contribution and offers processes and tools to utilize when conducting risk assessments during mergers or acquisitions.