title: Mergers and acquisitions: a most strategic decision.
abstract: Five steps are basic to successfully concluding (or deciding not to conclude) a merger or acquisition: Identify targets. Begin with the end in mind. Choose a transaction team. Perform due diligence. Commit to the deal--or to no deal.
authors.affiliation: Health Sciences Advisory Services, Ernst & Young LLP, Indianapolis, USA. mike.laine@ey.com
authors.forename: Mike
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Laine
authors.forename: David
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Tyler
mesh_terms: D003659:Decision Making, Organizational; D006273:Health Facility Merger / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D017008:Negotiating; D014481:United States