{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/622b8f5080a3a00013890f23/65bd93b68911d3001766ccb5?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"What Healthcare M&A looked like in 2023, and what could be in store this year","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/622b8f5080a3a00013890f23/1706922745952-ac0d85c5cbb9d673e2b787a92ac790ed.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>There were 65 hospital and health system M&amp;A deals announced last year, an increase from 53 in 2022. The rise&nbsp; reflects a growing momentum following a pandemic-related slow down, according to a recent <a href=\"https://www.kaufmanhall.com/insights/research-report/2023-hospital-and-health-system-ma-review\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">report</a> from Kaufman Hall.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://www.kaufmanhall.com/experts/anu-singh\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Anu Singh</a>, Managing Director and Leader of the Partnerships, Mergers &amp; Acquisitions Practice, joins the podcast to talk more about how financial distress was a driving factor in smaller deals, as well as how other systems looked for more strategic partnerships. </p><p><br></p><p>Upcoming webinar: Navigating Strategic Options in a Transformed Operating Environment. (February 26, 2024 at 2:00pm-CT) Register <a href=\"https://www.kaufmanhall.com/about/events-speaking/navigating-strategic-options-transformed-operating-environment\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">here</a>. </p><p><br></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Gist Healthcare Daily"}