Optimising healthcare transactions: Tactics for success in a complex deal environment

Feby Abraham, Ross Clements and Chris Shea
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Feby Abraham: Memorial Hermann Health System, USA
Ross Clements: Memorial Hermann Health System, USA
Chris Shea: Memorial Hermann Health System, USA

Management in Healthcare: A Peer-Reviewed Journal, 2024, vol. 9, issue 2, 106-118

Abstract: The healthcare landscape is increasingly complex, characterised by economic uncertainty, regulatory challenges and rising operational costs. This paper provides a strategic framework for healthcare leaders to navigate this challenging deal environment. Despite economic pressures, merger and acquisition (M&A) activities remain robust, driven by strategic considerations rather than pure expansion motives. Important trends include horizontal and vertical consolidation, innovative joint ventures, strategic partnerships and direct equity investments, all aimed at enhancing operational efficiency, expanding into emerging value pools, and fostering innovation. This paper also delves into the evolving transaction strategies within healthcare systems, highlighting the importance of programmatic capital allocation and structured innovation investments. It outlines the crucial factors for successful execution, such as modernising capital allocation; creating effective governance structures; and building capabilities to test, learn and scale innovations. By leveraging these strategies, healthcare systems can better position themselves for sustainable growth, improve patient outcomes and create value in an increasingly dynamic and competitive market.

Keywords: innovation; M&A; partnerships; strategy; transactions; trends; value-based care (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I1 I10 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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