Two Acute Care Hospitals Officially Merge

question 1

Multiple Choice

Two acute care hospitals officially merge. As a result of this merger, all of the following statements are true, EXCEPT:

• A) they share one license to operate
• B) each hospital retains its ownership and control over its original organization
• C) debts and assets are combined
• D) there is one central board of directors/trustees, with representatives from each
• Of the two original organizations

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