Why Did McKesson Buy U.S. Oncology? - David Whelan - Health Dollars - Forbes

Why Did McKesson Buy U.S. Oncology? - David Whelan - Health Dollars - Forbes: "I have trouble, however, understanding the deal. Does it make sense to buy a practice of 1,300 doctors just for the privilege of selling their patients’ drugs? Is McKesson ready for the unique headaches associated with employing doctors and taking care of patients? With this deal San Francisco-based McKesson transforms from being a supplier of health care software, services, drugs and supplies–into an actual health care provider. What’s next? Will it buy hospitals so that it will have a guaranteed buyer of surgical kits and exam room paper? I watched a short video about the merger and am still confused.