Hospital Mergers Drive Up Costs | Raleigh News

Raleigh News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 11, 2026 · 1m

Hospital mergers are quietly driving up healthcare costs across the U.S., with less competition letting hospitals charge way more for common procedures like knee replacements — and you’re paying for it through higher insurance premiums. New federal price transparency rules reveal a clear pattern: when hospitals dominate a market, prices soar. While proponents tout efficiency gains, the data shows little to no benefit — and rising costs affect everyone, even those who’ve never set foot in a hospital. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn…