Mergers and acquisitions in the healthcare sector are set for a robust 2016, according to a new report.
An outlook for the coming year, published in early January by Modern Healthcare, cites the value-based payment boom as the main driver behind future deals.
One cited expert predicts post-acute care will “come back in vogue” as more pressure for high-quality outcomes is put on hospitals.
Potential roadblocks for deals include federal antitrust scrutiny and regulatory changes related to the 2016 elections, the report noted.
From the February 01, 2016 Issue of McKnight's Long-Term Care News