title: The art of the merger.
abstract: In part one of a two-part series, Keith Korenchuk, J.D., M.P.H., looks specifically at the conceptual basis and pertinent issues involved once a decision has been made to consider a merger. Part two, appearing next issue, will then look at the implementation process and players involved in a merger.
authors: K M
authors: KM
authors: Korenchuk
mesh_terms: D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D003362:Cost-Benefit Analysis; D005376:Financial Management / Q000379:methods; D006123:Group Practice / Q000191:economics / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006273:Health Facility Merger / Q000191:economics / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D008503:Medical Staff / Q000191:economics / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000523:psychology; D015279:Organizational Culture; D009937:Organizational Objectives; D010559:Personnel Management / Q000379:methods; D010934:Planning Techniques; D014481:United States