Facts Over Special Interests
PHA compiled a broad body of independent research from leading institutions, all pointing to the same conclusion: physician-led hospitals deliver higher-quality care, lower costs, and greater efficiency than their traditional counterparts.
These studies directly challenge the outdated political arguments advanced by special interest groups to justify the 2010 ban – showing instead that physician-led hospitals serve diverse patient populations while offering measurable value and superior patient outcomes.
“A Study of the Cost of Care Provided in Physician-Owned Hospitals Compared to Traditional Hospitals”
“Comparison of Commercial Negotiated Price and Cash Price Between Physician-Owned Hospitals and Other Hospitals in the Same Hospital Referral Region”
“The Economic and Social Benefits of Physician-Led Hospitals”
“Hospital Competition and Restrictions on Physician-Owned Hospitals”
AMA: Report of the Council on Medical Service
“Medicare Advantage and Vertical Consolidation in Health Care”
“Access, Quality, and Costs of Care at Physician Owned Hospitals”
“Healthgrades’ 2023 Awards: Physician-Led Hospitals Claim Over 30 Percent”
“Economic Impact of Section 6001″
“Physician-Led Hospitals Continue to Dominate Medicare’s Patient Satisfaction Ratings”
