Off-Script: The People-Side Of Healthcare Consolidation

March 21, 2019

With Congress pushing for more value-based care, hospital and organizational consolidation is on the rise. This consolidation goes beyond traditional mergers--healthcare systems have begun to acquire private primary and specialty practices as well. That’s why consolidation must benefit patients, caregivers, and organizational wellbeing as a whole. Bigger isn't always better, and consolidation ultimately should streamline and enhance the patient experience.

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