Poll: Integrating Physicians Could Increase Costs

Acquiring and integrating physician practices could be driving up healthcare costs, according to a recent poll conducted by the American College of Physician Executives.

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Of respondents who said the question was applicable to their organization, 32 percent said costs went up after their hospital or health system bought a medical group or practice. Roughly 16 percent said costs stayed the same after a group acquisition and only 5 percent said costs decreased, according to the news release.

The poll garnered 459 responses from ACPE members.

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