Patients. My solution would have a positive impact on patients. Consolidation, at its best, can reduce deductibles and premiums due to the power of larger payers. Consolidation also has the ability to increase access of care. So the long-term effects of my plan are beneficial to patients.
Payers & Providers. My solution would have mixed effects on both payers and providers. I would imagine that there would be great controversy over this sanction. A restriction on consolidation would cost millions or even billions for large corporations, and smaller corporations would lose the benefits as well.
Physicians. My solution will lower the incentive for physicians to work in hospitals and increase the number of independent practices opening up, especially
Payers & Providers. My solution would have mixed effects on both payers and providers. I would imagine that there would be great controversy over this sanction. A restriction on consolidation would cost millions or even billions for large corporations, and smaller corporations would lose the benefits as well.
Physicians. My solution will lower the incentive for physicians to work in hospitals and increase the number of independent practices opening up, especially