Dr. Zirui Song

Dr. Zirui Song, a general internist at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School professor, dives into the impact of private equity on health care. He explains how these firms profit by cherry-picking patients and cutting staff, leading to increased complications post-acquisition. Dr. Song discusses the rise of outpatient specialties and the effects of new laws aimed at increasing transparency. With a focus on protecting patient care, he highlights the challenges and future of financial oversight in health care.