Is GI Consolidation a Necessity to Thrive?

Among those are an increase in franchising, more private equity involvement and innovation to keep pace with higher costs.

Specialty health systems are expanding geographically, seeking to extend their brands and referral base while broadening their recruitment reach.

The California hospital's board of directors on Nov. 4 passed a resolution declaring the fiscal emergency, which granted administrators the authority to file Chapter 9 bankruptcy if and when necessary. No bankruptcy filing has occurred to date, Hazel Hawkins said Nov. 29.