SEATTLE — The boom of health care mergers and acquisitions in Washington state has offered a way for many smaller, financially struggling hospitals and clinics to stay afloat, industry leaders
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A bill gaining momentum in the state Legislature argues that more oversight of health care mergers and acquisitions is needed as these deals increase in the state.
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Health insurance premiums in the state have risen 49 percent in the last decade, which may be a result of industry business mergers. More than 80 percent of residents are worried about affording health care in the future.