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Examining the Societal Implications of Private Equity Acquisitions in the Hospital Sector and Community Health
Private equity (PE) acquisitions in the healthcare industry are becoming increasingly common, prompting serious concerns about their effects on patient care, community health, and operational efficiency. From 2012 to 2021, the number of buyouts involving physician practices skyrocketed six-fold. Currently, around 386 hospitals are owned by private equity firms, which account for 30% of for-profit […]...
08 Oct 2024