Gains from analytics are not only about capturing additional margin. Return on investment for analytics can also be about improving the quality of care, reducing costs, and improving efficiency.
The importance of cultural compatibility is a common theme in any discussion of M&A success or failure, as is establishing a basis for trust between organizations.
In a recent HealthLeaders research report, respondents achieved a fairly high level of strength where they have redesigned care delivery with the intent of supporting population health management.
The general trend demonstrates a preference for structures with shared risk in the near term, with a gradual move toward assuming greater downside risk in the longer term.