Hospital consolidation is drawing scrutiny as research links more concentrated hospital markets with higher prices. The issue matters to patients, employers, insurers and taxpayers because negotiated hospital rates can flow into premiums, out-of-pocket costs and public spending. Key Takeaways Hospital consolidation can reduce the number of independent providers competing within
Hospital consolidation is drawing scrutiny as research links more concentrated hospital markets with higher prices. The issue matters to patients, employers, insurers and taxpayers because negotiated hospital rates can flow into premiums, out-of-pocket costs and public spending. Key Takeaways Hospital consolidation can reduce the number of independent providers competing within
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