title: Avoiding potential pitfalls in mergers and acquisitions.
abstract: The single most important factor in determining the success of mergers and acquisitions, write Joy Glanstein, Ph.D., and Mary Sallis, is the human equation and in particular benefit plans--the focus of this article.
authors: J
authors: J
authors: Glanstein
authors: M
authors: M
authors: Sallis
mesh_terms: D002140:California; D003362:Cost-Benefit Analysis / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D003625:Data Collection; D003659:Decision Making, Organizational; D006123:Group Practice / Q000191:economics* / Q000458:organization & administration; D006273:Health Facility Merger / Q000191:economics* / Q000458:organization & administration; D008503:Medical Staff / Q000191:economics; D009937:Organizational Objectives; D010415:Pensions / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D010934:Planning Techniques; D000078329:Workforce