Hospital merger-mania shows no sign of slowing down, but the wave of consolidation may not be good for patients, according to the head of the Association of Independent Doctors in a blog post for Physicians Practice.
Amid high levels of hospital M&A activity, prices are rising as well, with a study earlier this year finding mergers hike prices by as much as 10 percent, even across markets.
Concerns about the phenomenon have groups such as the Association of Independent Doctors collaborating with the Federal Trade Commission to block two proposed deals, writes Executive Director Marni Jameson.
