Did you know when hospitals buy up private doctor practices, prices for things like childbirth can jump by hundreds of dollars? A new study found that after a hospital acquires an OB-GYN office, labor and delivery costs go up by about $475 on average. It’s all about less competition and more power for big hospital systems. Some states are trying to fight back with price transparency laws, but for now, those hospital mergers might be hitting your wallet! #Health #BodyHealth #HealthcareCosts