Becker's Healthcare January 7, 2026
Acquisitions of physician practices by hospitals and health systems are occurring the most frequently in the Midwest, according to a report released by the Progressive Policy Institute in December 2025.
The report evaluated 70 economic studies that analyzed the impacts of hospital acquisitions on physicians, patients and communities.
Here’s a breakdown of the decline in independent practices due to hospital acquisitions by region:
- Western Midwest (Missouri, Iowa, Minnesota, Kansas, Nebraska, North Dakota and South Dakota): -38% decline
- Eastern Midwest (Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan, Indiana and...
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