Local Spotlight: The Role Of Private Equity In For-Profit Health Care
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Impact of Private Equity on Healthcare Quality
This chapter examines how private equity acquisitions affect care quality and patient outcomes in U.S. hospitals, revealing alarming increases in hospital-acquired complications. It discusses the financial motivations behind these acquisitions and their detrimental effects on staffing and patient safety, illustrated through personal accounts from healthcare professionals. The dialogue explores the legislative challenges in addressing these issues and the growing concerns over the governance of healthcare by profit-driven entities.
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