Healthcare Mergers and Acquisitions

2 credits · Law School

The healthcare industry continues to consolidate and reorganize, while regulations and payment structures constantly evolve. In an industry that represents upwards of 20% of this country's GDP, deals are abundant. This course will provide an analysis of how deals are done, with a focus on the design, financing, negotiation and documentation of transactions. The time before and after the deal will be considered. For example, students will be introduced to how M&A transactions are sourced, initiated and priced. Further, the post-transaction time period will be covered, including such issues as integration of the target and post-deal disputes. Woven into this exploration of mergers and acquisitions generally will be an overview of the unique characteristics of the healthcare industry. Many healthcare regulations - including fraud and abuse and Stark laws - directly impact the structure and execution of deals. Prerequisite: Corporations or Corporations and Business Entities. Note: Students cannot take both Healthcare Mergers and Acquisitions and Healthcare Mergers and Acquisitions Short Course. Pass/Fail. [2]