Welcome to the Duke University Health Policy Cyberexchange Hospital Conversion website. Here you can find data, case studies, links, and general information regarding hospital conversions. The growing trend towards mergers and acquisitions in the hospital industry has attracted the attention of everyone from government regulators to concerned citizens. The information contained in this site can give hospital governing boards, administrators, communities, and individuals a better understanding of the pros and cons of hospital conversion. The Center's research on hospital conversions has been made possible through generous support from: