I had a quick, unrelated meeting this morning with my colleague Rivka Friedman, but we ended up chatting about the Clinic-CHS news. Rivka pointed out that it reminded her of the joint venture that Duke University Health System and LifePoint Hospitals struck several years ago, a deal that bolstered both organizations. "Together, they're a powerful force."
CC has the clinical expertise and brand name (Duke); CHS has experience buying and operating community hospitals in many states (LP); together, they’re a powerful force.