The Progressive Policy Institute's new study unpacks ongoing hospital acquisitions of independent physician practices in the U.S. This vertical integration reduces vital competition in critical healthcare markets. The result is reduced access to healthcare for Americans, through higher prices and spending, less choice in healthcare delivery models, and the erosion of physician decision-making autonomy in patient care.
In a social media landscape shaped by hashtags, algorithms, and viral posts, nurse leaders must decide: Will they let the narrative spiral, or can they adapt and join the conversation?
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