Blog: New Study Validates the Risks of Expanding Physician-owned Hospitals
A new study on physician-owned hospitals only reinforces Congress’ concerns amid calls by some to repeal restrictions on POHs, write AHA Executive Vice President Stacey Hughes and Federation of American Hospitals President and CEO Chip Kahn. READ MORE
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