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Minnesota hospitals pursue mergers to gain scale
Original: Minnesota hospitals chase strength through size
Minnesota hospitals are consolidating, seeking financial strength through larger combined systems. The Star Tribune reports on the trend of mergers and partnerships among health providers across the state, as hospitals face rising costs, staffing pressures and competitive pressures from big systems. The report is prompting discussion about what fewer, larger hospital networks would mean for patient choice, prices and care in smaller communities.
Why now: Consolidation in healthcare affects costs and access, making hospital mergers a live local concern.
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