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Transformations in Emergency Care: The Impact of Private Equity
This chapter explores the impact of private equity acquisitions on emergency rooms, focusing on changes in staffing ratios and the quality of patient care. It examines the shift towards more nurse practitioners and physician associates, the resulting concerns over care standards for critically ill patients, and the increasing stress and burnout experienced by emergency physicians.