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Merger Games: The Medical College of Pennsylvania, Hahnemann University, and the Rise and Fall of the Allegheny Healthcare Syste,Used
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With deepening financial problems, Allegheny Heath, Education and Research Foundation filed for bankruptcy in 1998OCoin the midst of its landmark merger of The Medical College of Pennsylvania and Hahnemann University. What resulted was another dire event in an escalating disaster. As civil and criminal investigations probed Allegheny's collapse, the survival of the medical school and other health sciences university schools, and the operation of the hospitals hung in the balance. Fortunately, a savior arrived in the form of Drexel University who used this opportunity to create its own medical school."Merger Games"ais Judith Swazey's gripping account of this historic transaction. Based on extraordinarily detailed firsthand research and continuous inside access to the developments, this book clearly delineates who the players were and what this merger means for the future of medical education and institutional healthcare."Merger Games"ais a definitive history of one of the most important academic medicine mergers in Philadelphia and the country, which happened at a time when medical care was becoming commodified in almost every state.
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- Q: What is the primary focus of 'Merger Games'? A: 'Merger Games' focuses on the merger between The Medical College of Pennsylvania and Hahnemann University amidst the financial crisis of the Allegheny Healthcare System.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Merger Games'? A: The author of 'Merger Games' is Judith P. Swazey.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: 'Merger Games' was published on October 14, 2011.
- Q: How many pages does 'Merger Games' have? A: 'Merger Games' contains a total of 324 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does 'Merger Games' have? A: 'Merger Games' is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: Is 'Merger Games' a new book? A: Yes, the item condition of 'Merger Games' is listed as new.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'Merger Games'? A: 'Merger Games' explores themes of financial challenges in healthcare, institutional mergers, and the implications for medical education.
- Q: Can 'Merger Games' provide insights into academic medicine? A: Yes, 'Merger Games' offers a detailed account of one of the significant mergers in academic medicine, providing valuable insights into the field.
- Q: What is the significance of Drexel University in 'Merger Games'? A: Drexel University played a crucial role in creating its medical school following the merger, which is discussed extensively in the book.
- Q: Are there any illustrations or images in 'Merger Games'? A: The product details do not specify any illustrations or images included in 'Merger Games'.