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New research from Harvard University and the National Bureau of Economic Research suggests that, though consolidated health systems might provide slightly better care than private practices, they cost patients a whole lot more.
The study, "Organization and Performance of US Health Systems," looked at 580 health systems in the United States. It found that hospital services cost a whopping 31% more at consolidated health care systems as opposed to private care providers, according to an article by Harvard Medical School. Moreover, physician services in large systems have a 12% to 26% higher price tag than private practices.
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