http://www.healthcaredive.com/news/consolidation-in-healthcare-continues-but-nontraditional-alliances-are-als/423716/

“The continuing uptick in mergers and acquisitions is not surprising,” says Anu Singh, managing director at Kaufman Hall. “The industry is rapidly changing and many organizations are not optimally positioned to navigate the transition to value-based care on their own. Healthcare leaders should thoroughly evaluate the partnership options to help ensure strong, competitive positioning for their organizations into the future.”