Treatment consolidation after vertical integration: Evidence from outpatient procedure markets.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jhealeco.2021.102569
Abstract: Hospital ownership of physician practices has grown across the US, and these strategic decisions seem to drive higher prices and spending. Using detailed physician ownership information and a universe of Florida discharge records, we show… read more here.
Keywords: procedure markets; integration; treatment; outpatient procedure ... See more keywords