Acquisitions and Mergers HSD has over 50 years experience in mergers and acquisitions. Regardless of whether you are a single physician or a group of physicians looking to “sell” to a practice management company. Or, you may be a nonprofit hospital merging with a for-profit, or an MCO looking for an equity partner. HSD can assist you in finding the right partner, completing due diligence, negotiating the transaction, and assisting in the transition. There is no such thing as a standard deal. There is significant flexibility in arranging a transaction which benefits one party with little impact on the other. Knowing what Wall Street is expecting and how to negotiate to your benefit without jeopardizing the Wall Street issues will maximize your position. ©2000 HealthSystems Direct LLC