There is a growing demand for healthcare due to the ACA mandate creating a greater number of individuals with health insurance. In addition, this is creating a medium to high threat due to industry competitors where direct competition for healthcare delivery in the local market of MSDJH and the NY greater metropolitan area present with the major players like NYU, NYP and NSLIJ; where NSLIJ is seen as MSHS most direct competitor due to their similar expansion strategy. Established urgent care clinics also pose a threat to MSDJH and their delivery of care in Jackson Heights. Threats of mergers and acquisitions of existing non-network small practices and clinics by MSHS’s competitors is high with the potential of market share encroachment where
