What is a horizontal merger? Why is it beneficial? Why would a health care organization merge with another? How do stakeholders benefit?

Health care industry

Mergers and acquisitions are gaining popularity as the health care industry continues to determine how to best provide services to a wide variety of patients. Answer the following questions:

• What is a horizontal merger?
• Why is it beneficial?
• Why would a health care organization merge with another?
• How do stakeholders benefit?