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Is Optum Reshaping Healthcare? What It Means for Prices & Referrals

Health Affairs' Rob Lott interviews Derek T. Lake on his recent paper exploring new research on Optum’s acquisitions, finding the company tended to buy physician practices already using ambulatory surgery centers and that its ASC acquisitions were followed by higher prices for competing insurers. Discover why physician practices already using ASCs are more likely to be acquired by Optum—and how Optum’s ASC purchases are linked to higher prices for competing insurance plans. This conversation explores what these trends mean for healthcare costs, patient access, and the broader market as Optum continues expanding its footprint. If you're interested in healthcare economics, payer‑provider relationships, market consolidation, or vertical integration, this episode offers data‑driven insights you won’t want to miss. --- Visit Health Affairs: http://www.healthaffairs.org Subscribe and Listen to our Podcasts: https://www.healthaffairs.org/podcasts Sign up for our free Newsletters: https://www.healthaffairs.org/newslet...