Rise of Mega-Providers in Healthcare Industry

The chapter explores the emergence of mega-providers in the healthcare industry, examining their scale, impact on insurance providers, and historical factors contributing to their growth. It discusses how mega providers can leverage their power to influence negotiations, impact competition, and drive up prices, ultimately affecting healthcare services. The chapter also delves into the evolution of healthcare systems from the 1960s, the alignment of incentives among stakeholders, and the challenges faced in regulating the industry to control costs.