There is a rising trend in hospital network and physician group consolidations, which has come hand in hand with the passing of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA). 1 One of the primary goals of the ACA is to facilitate the industry’s move from paper to electronic health records (EHR) and to obtain…
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A General Motors-Fiat Chrysler Merger? Maybe Not.
Despite attempts made earlier this year by Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Sergio Marchionne, a merger with General Motors (GM) is highly unlikely. GM CEO Mary Barra rejected Marchionne’s calls for a mutual merger, and FCA is not planning a hostile takeover.1 Previously, Marchionne called for the two automobile manufacturers to merge,…
A General Motors-Fiat Chrysler Merger?
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Sergio Marchionne has made headlines in recent months, calling for his company to merge with fellow Big Three auto manufacturer, General Motors (GM).1 Marchionne believes automobile manufacturers need to consolidate to avoid waste by developing multiple versions of the same technology to meet environmental regulations.2 Although Marchionne…