In Penn LDI, Atul Gupta's research highlights that multihospital system acquisitions increase profitability through staff reductions and price hikes, but may compromise care quality, as indicated by higher readmission rates.
Citation:
"What Happens When a Multihospital System Buys an Independent Hospital?" Penn LDI, C Tachibana, September 24, 2024.
Andreyeva, E. Gupta, A. et al. 2024. "The Corporatization of Independent Hospitals." Journal of Political Economy Microeconomics.