NASI Finds little Evidence that large nonprofit Health Networks Increase Care Quality, Efficiency

The National Academy of Social Insurance has concluded that there is little evidence to support that integrated delivery networks – large, nonprofit health systems that include hospitals, independent physicians and post-acute care facilities – offer higher quality, more efficient medical care. The academy examined some of the largest IDNs in the country, including Sutter Health in California, North Shore-LIJ Health System in New York and Geisinger Health System in Pennsylvania, in a study, according to a Wednesday press release. The academy concluded that it could not find si...