Atlanta-Area Hospitals Eye New Partnership Agreements
The recession has spurred many hospitals in the Atlanta area to consider new partnerships with other local hospitals. Such joint ventures can help the hospitals streamline equipment purchasing and insurance negotiations, but some advocates have expressed concerns about possible negative effects on hospital competition and patient care.
- "Metro Atlanta Hospitals Create Partnerships" (Schneider, Atlanta
Journal-Constitution, 6/18).
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