Companies have an almost universal desire to grow their business. "Grow or perish,'' is a business dogma that many corporate executives believe. This is equally applicable to healthcare. Describe and assess the legal aspects of growing your business through transactions rather than through organic growth.

Answer the following questions:

1. List the processes by which deals are initiated.

1. What are the typical steps in an acquisition process?

1. What are the legal documents that must be agreed?

1. What regulatory filings must be filed? What approvals obtained?

1. List and describe the seven most important aspects in assessing and completing (or rejecting a potential transaction).