When Systems Collide: M&A Exposes Hidden T&E Risk in Healthcare
SAP Concur blog discusses T&E challenges in healthcare M&A. CMS requires accurate cost reporting within 150 days of close, but many organizations spend 6-18 months reconciling systems, risking reimbursement delays and penalties. The article emphasizes multi-entity cost reporting, clinician compliance, multi-jurisdiction policies, and audit readiness, proposing a 90-day phased approach.
Impact and considerations
In healthcare M&A, T&E management directly impacts compliance and reimbursement; mishandling can lead to financial and audit risks.
Key points
- CMS requires accurate cost reporting within 150 days of close.
- Many organizations spend 6-18 months reconciling systems, increasing risk.
- Maintain separate cost center reporting and audit trails.
- Clinician compliance and multi-state policy management are critical.
- A 90-day phased approach: stabilize, harmonize, optimize.
Sources and time
- Primary source
- SAP Concur
- Other sources
- 0
- First source publication
- 2 May 2026, 00:01
- Page published
- 13 Aug 2026, 08:21
- Last updated
- 2 May 2026, 00:01
- Original links
- SAP Concur Blog：When Systems Collide: M&A Exposes Hidden T&E Risk in Healthcare (opens in a new tab)Primary source · en · Published 2 May 2026, 00:01