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Consolidation of Hospital Affiliations With Group Purchasing Organizations

JAMA Health Forum 10.1001/jamahealthforum.2026.3151

September 11, 2026 at 11:00 AM EDT

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This cross-sectional study examines changes in the market concentration of hospitals affiliated with group purchasing organizations between 2014 and 2024.

Corresponding Author: Emma B. Dean, PhD, The Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy and Clinical Practice, Geisel School of Medicine, Dartmouth College, One Medical Center Dr, WTRB #507, Lebanon, NH 03766 (emma.c.b.dean@dartmouth.edu).

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