Agency Examines the Effects of Physician Consolidation on Spending, Quality, and Access
September 24, 2025 | |
Agency Examines the Effects of Physician Consolidation on Spending, Quality, and Access
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a report examining physician consolidation in the United States, a trend that has raised concerns about reduced competition and higher costs for patients, employers, insurers, and federal health programs. This study, requested in House Report 117-403, reviews existing research on the extent of physician consolidation and its potential effects on health care spending, prices,… (Eisen, September 23, 2025) #Costs, #Physicians, #Quality