In this unit you have learned about the many issues effecting the quality of healthcare in the U.S., including competition in the health care market segment. The number of mergers and acquisitions of health care entities are increasing.

create a visual representation to illustrate the impact of this integration.

• Using notations, define the flow of the integration process (how two entities become one).
• On a separate page, using a numbered list, concisely summarize the integration process. Include how patients and providers are impacted by the integration.