tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32053362.post7615709272831841149..comments2024-03-29T06:37:18.029-04:00Comments on Not Running a Hospital: The irony of on-line advertising algorithmsPaul Levyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17065446378970179507noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32053362.post-2797310922506253962014-09-23T13:00:15.117-04:002014-09-23T13:00:15.117-04:00Paul - Assuming the Partners deal is approved what...Paul - Assuming the Partners deal is approved what do you see as the market reaction? Do BIDMC and Lahey try to recreate Care Group and what in the world does a hospital like NEMC or a network like Steward do? Partners will be like a black hole in terms of getting more and more of the healthcare spend and volume in the areas they serve. These groups will not make it or will be much smaller than they currently are. Any thoughts on what happens with the other "players" in terms of them getting bigger to try and challenge Partners or downsizing to try and protect their little piece of their market? I can't help but think there is going to be a huge shake out in this marketplace, especially if this Partners deal gets final approval.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32053362.post-30149845626720656702014-09-23T05:37:34.503-04:002014-09-23T05:37:34.503-04:00Irrespective of why the feds took this (in)action,...Irrespective of why the feds took this (in)action, it is clear that the so-called buy-in, otherwise known as sell-out, of AG Coakley was the most critical piece to Partners, because it got the feds off of their backs - the only entity which could cause very serious trouble for Partners' hegemony plans and even potentially lead to their breakup.<br /><br />So the people of your state were let down by both their federal and state governments. Your tax dollars, and health insurance premiums, at work.nonlocal MDnoreply@blogger.com