Will Health Plans Continue to Buy Up Hospitals?

I doubt it. IMHO, the recent acquisition by Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of West Penn Allegheny Health System (WPAHS) for $475 M is unique to local market conditions. It was done as a last resort and should not be taken as a signal that health plans are starting a hospital buying binge. Why are hospitals […] The post Will Health Plans Continue to Buy Up Hospitals? appeared first on e-CareManagement blog.

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Source: e-CareManagement - July 18, 2011 Category: Technology Consultants Authors: Vince Kuraitis Tags: Care Providers & Care Coordination Health Policy/Reform acquisition hospital Source Type: blogs

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