State gives final approval to Partners' Mass. Eye and Ear acquisition

The state's public health council has approved Partners HealthCare ’s proposed acquisition of Massachusetts Eye and Ear, despite concerns that the deal could dramatically increase health care costs. The unanimous vote on Wednesday, which allows Partners to complete the acquisition, followed a hearing at which representatives for the health system and Mass. Eye a nd Ear sought to assuage concerns that the deal will significantly raise rates. The state’s Health Policy Commission, a health care…
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