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New study by Stanford University shows that hospital ownership of physician practices leads to higher prices and higher levels of hospital spending. The study, called “Vertical Integration: Hospital Ownership Of Physician Practices Is Associated With Higher Prices And Spending,” was published in the May issue of Health Affairs. Researchers from Stanford University analyzed about 2.1 million hospital claims from patients in private, fee-for-service health plans between 2001 and 2007. Read American Hospital Association’s comments and further findings at bit.ly/1gJ1tkp. #physicians #hospitals #medicalpractice
Posted on: Fri, 16 May 2014 16:02:19 +0000

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