We’ve heard a lot about consolidation in the healthcare industry in recent months. But what’s behind this trend? One of NAI’s consultants, Kim White, M.B.A., offered her insights this month in Health Data Management. According to Kim, “Health systems are seeking safety in size,” but they shouldn’t overlook the challenges of integration. “A health system can’t always just force practices or other acquired hospitals to adopt their system,” she says.

To read the complete interview with Gary Baldwin, A Risky Transition, published in the magazine’s March issue, click here.