AXIOS September 5, 2019
Bob Herman

A new report funded by the American Hospital Association claims hospital mergers result in better care and savings for patients. But every other independent study shows the exact opposite — that hospital mergers lead to less competition and higher prices.

Why it matters: Hospitals represent the largest chunk of U.S. health care spending. And hospitals are acquiring more market power and commanding higher prices — bills that every American pays for in some part.

Driving the news: AHA CEO Rick Pollack told journalists Wednesday that hospital mergers “create efficiencies that unleash savings,” and that his organization’s report proved it.

Yes, but: The report is not close to being an independent assessment.

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Topics: Health System / Hospital, Market Research, Mergers & Acquisitions / JV, Provider, Trends
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