title: Charting a path to efficiencies following a merger.
abstract: Health systems can access the full range of opportunities for enhanced efficiencies following a merger or an acquisition by pursuing the following five-step process, which constitutes the development of a business plan of operational efficiencies: Secure executive sponsorship and involvement. Establish an integration steering committee. Develop guiding principles. Identify and validate potential efficiencies. Develop an action plan for each department and function.
authors.forename: Brandon
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Klar
authors.forename: Gregory P
authors.initials: GP
authors.lastname: Shufelt
mesh_terms: D017598:Efficiency, Organizational / Q000191:economics*; D006273:Health Facility Merger; D010934:Planning Techniques; D014481:United States