Cardiac Care Is More Intense in Hospitals, Study Finds

May 2, 2023

(Axios) – Heart patients were more likely to receive a high-intensity, hospital-based intervention when their doctor was employed by a hospital compared to patients whose care was managed by an independent cardiologist, a study published Monday in Health Affairs found. Why it matters: The study signals more evidence that hospital consolidation may lead to more risky — and costly — care. (Read More)