Describe at least four potential long$-$term risks$/$impacts of a merger on the following stakeholders. Include in this description a justification of whether you would or would not recommend the merger. In addition, explain how the Kimball Hospital mission, vision, and strategic plan would influence your recommendation. Analyze issues, such as access, cost, and quality, and what concerns each of the following stakeholder groups might have regarding consolidation.

Patients, The public, Physicians, Payers