Join Molly Gamble in this special episode of the Becker's Healthcare & ECG Management Consultants Healthcare Upside/Down Podcast as she engages in a thought-provoking conversation with two distinguished guests - Cathy Jacobson, the President and CEO of Froedtert Health, a prominent healthcare system in Milwaukee, and Dr. Tim Babineau, Principal at ECG Management Consultants. With Cathy's insights into Froedtert's ongoing merger with ThedaCare and Tim's experience in healthcare mergers, this episode delves into the dynamic landscape of healthcare consolidation. Discover the underrecognized components of hospital mergers, the potential consequences of blocked mergers, and the implications of the top 10 health systems comprising a quarter of the national market. Gain valuable perspectives on the drivers and concerns behind mergers, as these industry experts share their invaluable insights.

This podcast series is brought to you by Becker’s Healthcare and ECG Management Consultants. ECG is a leading consulting firm that has worked exclusively with healthcare organizations for more than 50 years and helps them achieve their most critical goals.