One or Two Health Systems Controlled the Entire Market for Inpatient Hospital Care in Nearly Half of Metropolitan Areas in 2022
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Description
Examines the competitiveness of hospital markets in 2022 by analyzing RAND Hospital Data and American Hospital Association (AHA) survey data. Presents data on the share of metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs) controlled by a small number of health systems, the level of market concentration in MSAs, and the share of hospitals affiliated with health systems over time. Compares the share of hospitals affiliated with health systems in rural and non-rural areas.
Author(s)
Jamie Godwin, Zachary Levinson, Tricia Neuman
Date
10/2024
Organization
KFF
Tagged as
Healthcare business and finance
· Hospitals
· Rural-urban differences
· Statistics and data