[ninonitti]

One reason that for the high costs in Massachusetts is the consolidation of providers.

Partner's and Beth Israel have gobbled up everything in sight.

They behave like monopolies.

[Jim Noble]

One reason that for the high costs in Massachusetts is the consolidation of providers.

The story of how Partners evaded the antitrust laws to establish their present control of fees is astonishing - but it probably could have only happened in Massachusetts.