Health System M&A Playbook for Stressed Assets

This guide outlines effective strategies for health systems facing financial challenges, particularly rural hospitals. It emphasizes the importance of aligning turnaround efforts with long-term goals, exploring options for acquisition, partnership, or divestiture, and managing community impact. Key elements include staged intervention planning, enterprise operating model alignment, and localized governance. This playbook serves as a roadmap for executives to navigate the complexities of M&A in t