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Insurers Push Back Against Healthcare Consolidation Fueled by Policy

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Insurers are pushing back against hospital-physician consolidation, which is being incentivized by government policies and private market forces that ultimately drive up healthcare costs. Despite their efforts, insurers face limitations in their ability to curb this trend. AI

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Insurers Push Back Against Healthcare Consolidation Fueled by Policy

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Anthony T. Lo Sasso, Contributor ·

    Washington Made Consolidation Profitable. Insurers Are Pushing Back.

    Government policies and private-market incentives reward hospital-physician consolidation and increase healthcare costs. Insurers are pushing back, but face limits.

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