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Originally Posted by OBXNana
Then physician groups had to join hospitals to remain competitive with malpractice insurance costs, accepting of patient insurance, and simple logistics for the fast moving world.
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In case anyone doubts it: There's a new book that just came out, "Where Does It Hurt" by Jonathan Bush. It tells about what's going on in the health care industry. Bush says that physician groups and individual practices are being bought up by hospitals by the hundreds.
So if you go to a doctor you might not be sure if the doctor is looking out for your best interests or the financial interests of the hospital. I don't think the doctor is going to tell you that his/her practice is owned by a hospital. So if you're told that you need an operation, you might want to give it some thought and get a second opinion.