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To examine the motivations behind hospital system acquisitions of physician practices and their impact on patient care and operational challenges.

June 12, 2026JAMA Network OpenOpen Access

Hospital System Acquisition of Physician Practices

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To examine the motivations behind hospital system acquisitions of physician practices and their impact on patient care and operational challenges.
Qualitative research design with semistructured interview guides
Data collection from December 2024 to April 2025
Interviews conducted with 18 hospital system leaders and 19 employed physicians from 3 hospital systems experienced in acquisitions.
Physicians often initiated acquisitions due to financial concerns about their practices.
Both groups perceived improvements in patient care through uniting care services and shared health records.
Operational challenges included tensions over physician productivity and involvement in decision-making.

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Qualitative research explores motivations and effects of hospital acquisitions on physicians and patient care.

Young et al. (2026) studied this question.

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