This week we have a short chapter but far from short on information. This is perhaps the most difficult chapter to understand in this book because several of the laws have so many details and exclusions to the rules. In any event, I am most concerned that you understand the basics and not fret if you cannot perceive whether a PCP in your neighborhood is forming a monopoly as you sleep tonight. Which brings me to....that big M word; mergers. Just when you may think you know who has merged, affiliated, or joined forces for a joint venture, another entity comes into the picture to manage the operation. I will make this DQ simple this week. Tell me how a new partnership has affected your organization and your job. This can be in terms of economics, efficiencies, culture, social or even emotionally.