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Younger physicians tend to prefer larger practices, while older physicians in smaller practices are gradually retiring out of the workforce.
Hospitals that perform joint replacements on older, sicker patients under the program will suffer under reconciliation payment reductions, research suggested.
For the year, HTA has now invested more than $600 million in medical office buildings totaling 2 million square feet, almost 60 percent of which are located on hospital campuses.
Across the board, hospitals earned more if they were in a state where more people had coverage and saw declines in the level of uncompensated care.
Rising concerns about spending on prescription drugs that treat rare diseases are not justified, according to a new analysis in the journal Health Affairs.
Announcement comes on heels of third failed attempt by Congress to pass Zika funding legislation.
The ballot proposal would have created a floor and ceiling for commercial payment rates.
The number of those with high-deductible plans did rise significantly, according to the statistics.
Leaders from the House Ways and Means Committee and the House Energy and Commerce said healthcare providers need more time.
Officials expect the move to enhance healthcare quality and cost effectiveness.