Question

Hospitals continue facing unprecedented financial challenges from entrepreneurial physician initiatives that are establishing competitive, diagnostic and treatment centers and ambulatory care specialty hospitals. In your opinion, what are the advantages and disadvantages of these developments from a patient perspective?

Answer 1

Advantaged: Created a competitive market - patients with high deductible health plans cans shop around. Outpatient centers are often easier for patients to navigate and you get a more personal experience.
Disadvantaged: Sharing of test results with multiple providers, less equipped for emergencies, out of network with insurances
~ Healthcare Consultant