Did you know that when hospitals buy up private doctor practices, the price for having a baby can jump by nearly $500? A new study found that as more doctors work for hospitals instead of their own practices, costs for things like childbirth and other services go up. Less competition means higher bills for us—and regulators aren’t really stopping these mergers. Some states are trying to fight back with price transparency laws, but for now, watch out for those surprise hospital charges! #Health #BodyHealth #HealthcareCosts