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In California, faceoff between major insurer and health system shows hazards of consolidation

Avatar photo by Annie Sciacca, KFF Health News February 19, 2024

As mergers occur in the health industry, patients are left with fewer choices. Any time there are disputes, disruptions are felt more widely. And such fights rarely result in lower costs for consumers long-term across California.


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