Case Study:
Two for-profit healthcare systems compete in a small state. Both are large systems, and each owns a number of hospitals, outpatient care campuses, nursing homes, and local physician practices. Both are vying for the purchase of a small community hospital, which is strategically located and which has been financially weakened over the past few years. This small community hospital has been in existence for more than 100 years and is well regarded by the community it serves. However, it is seen as a "prize" because whichever system acquires it will be able to block the growth of the other. Because of this competition, each organization has offered more than the market price of the hospital. You are the CEO of this small hospital. Both rivals have asked you to stay on and help with the consolidation process. Both have offered you a substantial package to help with the transition. The board is considering accepting one of the offers. One board member asks you what the community hospital will look like if it is acquired by one of the two competitors.
Questions:
- How do you respond?
- What Market forces may impact your decision? Need Assignment Help?
- How would your personal views on ethics impact your decision making?