Pros
1. You have access to all of the Anesthesia Providers in the Company to query about protocols, experiences, and patient care. 2. If you are in a Leadership Position, they spend considerable resources in order to train and develop your skill set. 3. They allow local culture to drive their initiatives and they do not micromanage. 4. They continue to learn and apply what they have learned through difficulty, in order to make future acquisitions smoother.
Cons
1. Making sure the sales team vs. clinical teams communicate of the expectations of the contract. 2. If the local culture prior to Northstar coming in is toxic, it takes awhile to remove that culture completely. Not a knock on a the company but a reality in contract acquisition.