Becker's Healthcare February 17, 2023
Patsy Newitt

CVS Health recently confirmed it will acquire primary care company Oak Street Health in an all-cash deal worth $10.6 billion.

Suzi Cunningham, administrator of Advanced Ambulatory Surgery Center in Redlands, Calif., joined Becker’s to discuss the consolidation trends she is monitoring.

Editor’s note: These responses were edited lightly for brevity and clarity.

Question: What consolidation trends are you eyeing?

Suzi Cunningham: I can’t help but notice the consolidation occurring amongst the payers. We have major payers that now (indirectly) own medical groups, independent physician associations, hospitals, pharmacies, etc. …...

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