Financial management of health care- (Economies of Scale) Give an example of the economies of scale that may result from a merger and acquisition process. Also, what planning process needs to be put in place at the time of the M&A to protect these saving opportunities? (Market Power) From a market power perspective, what contracting advantages and disadvantages accrue to the provider of care, and 3rd party payers relating to quality assurance, payment, and cost control?