I want to look at the healthcare industry and in this case I need to look at FTC Universal Healthcare Facilities. It is expected to merge with another healthcare provider known as Psychiatric Solutions. It is estimated that acquiring the organization would cost nearly $3.1 billion and would be the best thing to do for the management of the organization (FTC, 2011). The merger of the two organizations would be very effective in reducing competition among other organizations that provide psychiatric services to patients, particularly in Delaware, Las Vegas, Nevada and Puerto Rico. Before the merger was executed, the partners involved in the merger were notified of the pre-merger. . To carry out the merger, the executive signature of the forms is required by all parties involved. Forms include FTC and DOJ, also referred to as “Fill-Out Form HSR,” also known as “Notice and Report Form” used in mergers and acquisitions (FTC, 2011). To carry out the merger, the government had to intervene and bring together the interested companies. Before granting forms of merger, the Competition Office is committed to ensuring that the companies involved do not create a monopoly on the market and therefore reduce competition which could also affect the integrity of the companies involved. the services provided. In most cases the office that oversees the initiation and conduct of mergers uses the Hart-Scott-Rodino amendments to the Clayton Act (Clark, 2011). Before entering into the merger, it is important for the FTC to conduct a merger analysis to evaluate the effects the merger may have on its business. Additionally, it is important for the FTC to have a clear picture of the situation and how it is expected to impact relationships... middle of paper... ...length in the operation of organizations thereafter have more customers to deal with than before the merger. The FTC-UHS merger is also a challenge as there is only one management of all clinics operated in all countries where other individual organizations were located; management schemes need to be improved. References Berry, A. W. (2010, May 31). Advantages and disadvantages of acquisitions and mergers. Retrieved from http://www.helium.com/items/1561489-mergers-and-acquisitionsClark, D.S. (2011, June 24). Information about the secretary's office. Retrieved from http://www.ftc.gov/os/about.shtmF.TC (2011, August 12). In the matter of Alan B. Miller, a natural person; Universal Health Services, Inc., a corporation; and Psychiatric Solutions, Inc., a corporation. Retrieved from http://www.ftc.gov/os/caselist/1010142/index.shtm