Hospital Takeovers of Physician Practices Reduce Access and Raise Costs: A Closer Look at the PPI Report

A new policy analysis from the Progressive Policy Institute (PPI) highlights how the rapid acquisition of independent physician practices by hospitals and health systems has contributed to reduced access, higher costs, and less choice for patients across the United States. The report, “Fixing a Broken System: Policy Responses to Hospital Acquisitions of Physician Practices That Limit Health Care Access for U.S. Consumers,” draws on national data and a review of economic

Hospital Takeovers of Physician Practices Reduce Access and Raise Costs: A Closer Look at the PPI Report

A new policy analysis from the Progressive Policy Institute (PPI) highlights how the rapid acquisition of independent physician practices by hospitals and health systems has contributed to reduced access, higher costs, and less choice for patients across the United States. The report, “Fixing a Broken System: Policy Responses to Hospital Acquisitions of Physician Practices That Limit Health Care Access for U.S. Consumers,” draws on national data and a review of economic

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