Amid consolidation pressures, some N.H. hospitals still work at going it alone

While challenges remain, the goal is independence ‘for as long as we possibly can’

By: Paul Cuno-Booth

Outlets: Granite State News Collaborative

Published: October 8, 2025

Words: 1,864

Last Updated: 1 month, 3 weeks ago

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As more and more hospitals in New Hampshire become part of larger health systems, a few are bucking the trend.

The growing consolidation of the state’s health care industry — which many hospital leaders say is an economic necessity — has attracted concern from policymakers and advocates, who worry about the impact on patients’ costs and access to care.

In September, Littleton Regional Healthcare became the latest to …

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