Policy Research Grants
Funding For:
The Impact of Hospital Mergers and Acquisitions on Consumer Finances
Health Care Costs & Quality
Recipient:
Ambar La Forgia, University of California, Berkeley
Grant Period:
Jan 01, 2026 - Jul 01, 2027
AMOUNT:
$49,938.00
Summary of the Project:
Nearly one in five US households has medical debt in collections, yet little is known about the role of hospital ownership and consolidation. This study will examine the relationship between hospital characteristics (such as whether a hospital is for-profit or nonprofit) and medical debt, and estimate the causal effect of hospital mergers and acquisitions on consumer finances.
Research Team:
Ambar La Forgia, University of California, Berkeley
Adam Leive, University of California, Berkeley
Elena Prager, University of Rochester
Alexander Adia, University of California, Berkeley