The executives surveyed were asked to identify the most important reasons for an organization to consider a new organizational arrangement. Here are the six top-identified drivers of acquisition and affiliation activity.
1. Cost efficiencies/economies of scale — 58 percent of executives named this as one of the most important reasons.
2. Improved or sustained competitive position — 51 percent
3. Physician network/clinical integration — 35 percent
4. Ability to manage the health of a defined population —28 percent
5. Capital access — 23 percent
6. Experience with risk contracting — 5 percent
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