hospital network

Affiliated medical centers

A hospital network is a group of hospitals and healthcare facilities operating under unified management or ownership.

Networks may share administrative services, electronic records, and specialist resources across locations: The hospital network spans three counties.

Joining a network can give smaller hospitals bargaining power with insurers while raising concerns about reduced competition and higher prices.

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