Commentary on "The Impact of Vertical Integration on Physician Behavior and Healthcare Delivery: Evidence from Gastroenterology Practices"
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Commentary on "The Impact of Vertical Integration on Physician Behavior and Healthcare Delivery: Evidence from Gastroenterology Practices"
Keywords: colonoscopy; cost; employed model; physician-owned practice; private equity; quality.
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Conflict of Interest Statement: E. D. Shah has consulted or served on advisory boards for Ardelyx, GI Supply, Mahana, Mylan, Neuraxis, Salix, Sanofi, and Takeda.
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