Key 2014 Growth Strategy is M&A

Results from last summer's GE Capital survey of senior healthcare services executives* indicate that 88% will pursue mergers & acquisitions within 12 months. Other survey revelations include:

• Current climate offers opportunities for healthcare companies to grow
• M&A outlook strong based on favorable capital markets, clarity of ACA
• Optimizing efficiency best approach going forward
• More strategic approach pursued with regard to acquisitions or partners vs. merely for growth's sake. 

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 Source:  Healthcare Finance News, 12/4/13