Merger and Acquisition (M&A) activities continue to be major drivers in the healthcare market that have diversified into:

• Health Systems merging with Health Systems
• Physician Practices merging with Physician Practices
• Health Systems acquiring Physician Practices
• Managed Care Organizations affiliating with Health Systems
• Private Equity and Private Capital funding many of the above models.

While the attraction is appealing, M&A initiatives can be time consuming, financially risky, and not guaranteed for overall success.

To help those who are considering, currently leading or executing a merger or acquisition, we have assembled a panel of industry experts who will share their experiences with these endeavors, both good and bad, so that you as the audience can learn and reflect as you pursue your own initiatives. Our second session will focus on the CIO & CTO role and perspective navigating the merger or acquisition, including topic areas concerning:

1. Consolidating Staff

2. System Readiness

3. Data Mapping

…. And much more

Together, the Greater Illinois Chapter of HIMSS (GIC) and the NYS Chapter of HIMSS, will provide a series of events on this topic given the volatility of today’s market.