American Medical News. ():, AUGUST 15, 2011 Issn Print: 0001-1843 Publication Date: August 15, 2011 Print Pace of mergers, acquisitions revs up for physician practices: An industry report finds health system reform driving consolidation among those who deliver care. Emily Berry; + Author Information amednews staff. Checking for direct PDF access through Ovid Abstract Abstract unavailable for this article.