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Congressional perspectives: Consolidation in health care

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Richard Payerchin

What do physicians and pharmacists have in common?

Rep. Buddy Carter (R-Georgia) talks about common traits of independent physicians and pharmacists. They are becoming a rare breed as giant corporations integrate health care services up and down the market. Now the Federal Trade Commission is investigating.

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