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CONTENTS n September 2019 FEATURES 38 44 MERGERS 38 Rx for Merger Madness With hospitals and physician practices consolidating, businesses covering their workers need to re-evaluate plans to keep costs from soaring. by Steven Yoder ON THE COVER PHOTO: MIKE GRAFF FAIR OAKS HOPPING AGAIN | DIVERSIFICATION OF RICE | RX FOR MERGER MADNESS BUSINESS INSIGHT FOR THE CAPITAL REGION SEPTEMBER ‘19 VOL. 31 | NO. 9 AGRICULTURE 44 The Growth of Rice A recent deal to export to China is expected to further expand the market for the popular grain grown across the Sacramento Valley. we hate meetings by Judy Farah How to make them worthwhile by Jeff Wilser 52 EDUCATION 60 College Confidential There are proven ways to navigate the college admissions process without cheating the system. by Laurie Lauletta-Boshart MANAGEMENT Meeting Goals Sure, we all hate meetings — but they are an essential part of business, and there are ways to make them more effective. by Jeff Wilser September 2019 | comstocksmag.com 13