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When Competition Isn't Enough: Rural Health in Southwest Virginia (B)

Matherne, G. Paul; Goldberg, Rebecca; Bermel, Peggy; Fox, Brennan; Minogue, Kevin; Oberleitner, Ryan; Punches, Charlie; Rose, Caroline

S-0315 | Published September 6, 2019 | 6 pages Case

Collection: Darden School of Business

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In this B case, the follow-up to S-0314, Marissa Levine, the Virginia Commissioner of Health, considers reports for and against the merger of two health care entities in rural Virginia, as she decides whether to issue a waiver to allow it. This case set explores the differences in and conflicts among the interests of for-profit health care systems, of rural, low-income residents, and of federal, state, and local governments. It allows students to engage in an in-depth discussion of the sometimes emotional issue of rural healthcare. It is suitable for students in a classes spanning health care management, nonprofit management, public policy, governance, ethics, and the social sector.