This remains a challenging time in the healthcare industry. Unfortunately, it is also an interesting and fascinating time in the general economy as a whole. This article outlines 15 short observations regarding trends and concepts in the healthcare industry.
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David Felsenthal is a founder of Principle Valuation and one of the nation's foremost experts on hospital valuation.
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