M & A IT Due Diligence Findings need to be Comprehensive
Rarely, in a healthcare acquisition due diligence effort will the technology findings materially impact the final decision, but they can certainly help once the deal is completed - if the technology due diligence effort is comprehensive - not just counting servers and establishing financial application risks! A thorough evaluation would acknowledge what business systems need to be enhanced to maximize efficiencies and improve growth. The analysis should include the infrastructure and implementation costs of the new systems, as well. Upon close, immediate execution of those findings could help the new owner’s recognize their financial expectations - perhaps even in a shorter time frame than projected.