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. 2023 Dec;69(12):7180-7181.
doi: 10.1287/mnsc.2023.01831. Epub 2023 Jul 28.

Commentary on "The Impact of Vertical Integration on Physician Behavior and Healthcare Delivery: Evidence from Gastroenterology Practices"

Eric D Shah  1
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Commentary on "The Impact of Vertical Integration on Physician Behavior and Healthcare Delivery: Evidence from Gastroenterology Practices"

Eric D Shah. Manage Sci. 2023 Dec.
No abstract available

Keywords: colonoscopy; cost; employed model; physician-owned practice; private equity; quality.

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Conflict of interest statement

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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