Out of the rapidly changing landscape of the post reform health care industry, there are escalating market and policy forces that are pressing an unprecedented range of consolidations, mergers and acquisitions. This trend is clearly seen in key market segments like hospitals/health systems, life sciences, health care services, insurance plans, suppliers and information technology.

This conference not only addresses current concerns and challenges, but also extends a vision into the future, so that C-Suite leadership can determine appropriate strategies, regardless of whether they see themselves as a possible aggregator or a target of acquisition. To ensure that this conference provides valuable perspectives and helps organizations with tactical planning, World Congress is convening key leadership from all of the various service sectors that are critical in planning responses and strategies.

Content areas could include:

Emerging / Start-Up Health Industry Innovators
CEO Perspective –Long-Range Strategies Driving M&A Activity Post-Reform

• Horizontal Consolidation
• Vertical Consolidation
• Providers/Health Plans/Pharma/Medical Devices

VC Investments – Promising Technologies Maturing 8 Years from Now
Emerging ACO and Payment Models – Opportunities and Challenges for Consolidation
Impact of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act on Credit Markets – Access to Capital
Internal Assessment of Readiness and Capital Needs

• Process design – steering committee, outside assistance needed, funding
• Culture compatibility
• Governance structure
• Implementation plans
• Communications

Looking for a Partner and Structuring the Deals

• Reaching agreement on valuation
• Financing approaches
• Tax breaks
• Special stewardship agreements