This document outlines a session on healthcare mergers and acquisitions. It discusses establishing a campaign team to coordinate perspectives from finance, clinical, operational, political, and other stakeholders. It emphasizes the importance of transparency and being nimble in the face of opposition. The document provides rules for healthcare M&A, including getting smart on the issues, being transparent, thinking like the opposition, and not following others' strategies. It also discusses developing plans to address potential sources of internal and external opposition to the deal.