Band-Aid Station or Tertiary Center? The Impact of Consolidation on Community Hospital Services

Juniper Advisory delves into the impact of hospital consolidation on access to care, offering new insights into the debate over local control versus system affiliation. Jordan Shields, Partner, examines how joining larger health systems affects access and complexity of care.

Amid concerns that consolidation might reduce local services, the article reveals that compared to standalone hospitals, organizations that join larger systems provide enhanced access to both community services, like obstetrics, and tertiary services. This analysis challenges prevailing assumptions and highlights the benefits of system affiliations for community hospitals.

Juniper Advisory has partnered with The Governance Institute on this article.

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