Whatever the objective – from growth and scale to a tightly focused strategic play to right-sizing an organization — it’s essential for organizations to gain the support, trust and engagement of their stakeholders on the path forward. Getting out first and controlling the narrative makes the process easier, and maintaining a steady drumbeat of communications is vital to achieving a thriving future.
CHALLENGE
Mergers & Acquisitions/Partnerships
Exploring strategic options to position you for the future
Have a challenge? Game on.
Successful deals start with early alignment and sustained communication
For 20 years, we’ve helped guide healthcare organization of all stripes, on transactions and partnerships including:
- Buy side/ sell side
- Joint ventures
- Management services agreements
- Governance change
- Restructuring/bankruptcy
- Membership substitutions
- Integration
Our Approach
Our firm is the national leader in healthcare transaction communications and has unparalleled experience optimizing and sustaining healthcare in communities. We engage at any point along the continuum – exploration, letter of intent, definitive agreement, deal close and post-merger integration – steering leaders through the most complicated collaborations to a successful outcome. In fact, we’ve handled communications for $100 billion in announced M&A and partnership transactions.
Our Capabilities
Partnership Strategy and Storytelling
Craft the compelling “why” behind your partnership or divestiture.
Stakeholder Engagement and Alignment
Build support among those who can make or break the deal.
Regulatory and Political Navigation
Help anticipate, navigate and address approval hurdles.
Change and Integration Communications
Guide leaders and teams through pre‑ and post‑close change.
Crisis and Opposition Mitigation
Defuse resistance with smart, transparent communication.
Internal Communications Support
Equip employees with clarity, consistency and confidence.
Media Strategy and Message Discipline
Shape coverage, control the narrative and protect reputation.
Case Studies
Resources
Post-Merger Integration One-Pager
Post-Merger Integration One-Pager
Mergers & Acquisitions One-Pager
