Amicable divorces. Academic medical centers refocus on their teaching mission by shedding hospitals.
The nation's 120 academic medical centers have long been viewed as the elite of U.S. healthcare providers. But in today's environment, their costly missions of research, education and specialized care may be a liability as they strive to compete with community hospitals.
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