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The Gilded Age of Medicine with Dhruv Khullar, MD

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The Impact of Private Equity on Healthcare

This chapter explores the influence of private equity investments in the healthcare sector, particularly focusing on their effects on hospitals and patient care. Through a case study of a Massachusetts hospital chain, it highlights the potential risks of prioritizing profits over patient welfare and the consequent challenges to care quality and affordability.

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