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Private equity in healthcare: implications and policy recommendations
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Periodical
- Title:
- Journal of osteopathic medicine
- Publication:
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Berlin Boston: Walter de Gruyter GmbH
- Note:
- Gesehen am 18.03.2022
- Open Access
- Namensnennung 4.0 International
- Scope:
- Online-Ressource
- ISSN:
- 2702-3648
- ZDB-ID:
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3045278-8
- VÖBB-Katalog:
- 35283947
- Previous Title:
- The journal of the American Osteopathic Association
- Keywords:
- Zeitschrift
- Classification:
- Medizin
- Collection:
- Medizin
- Copyright:
- Rights reserved
- Accessibility:
- Free Access
Article
- Title:
- Private equity in healthcare: implications and policy recommendations
- Publication:
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Berlin Boston: Walter de Gruyter GmbH, 2025
- Language:
- English
- Information:
- Abstract: Private equity (PE) involvement in healthcare has generated considerable debate regarding its implications for patient care, healthcare quality, and system sustainability. While PE can inject much-needed capital into struggling healthcare facilities, its profit-driven motives and focus on short-term financial gains can lead to cost-cutting measures and business closures that jeopardize patient access and the quality of care. To maximize profits, PE firms may exploit legal and regulatory loopholes, engage in aggressive billing practices, and acquire healthcare providers to reduce competition through consolidation, driving up prices. Evidence suggests that there are both risks and benefits to PE involvement in healthcare, with some studies reporting increased costs and quality concerns, whereas others highlight improved operational efficiency and stabilization of at-risk providers. This commentary provides an overview of both sides and offers policy recommendations addressing some of the detrimental effects of PE practices on the healthcare sector, to ensure that patient well-being remains the priority.
- Scope:
- Online-Ressource
- Note:
- Open Access
- Archivierung/Langzeitarchivierung gewährleistet
- Keywords:
- healthcare ; healthcare reform ; legislation ; private equity
- Classification:
- Medizin
- DDC Group:
- 360 Soziale Probleme, Sozialarbeit
- Collection:
- Medizin
- Copyright:
- CC BY
- Accessibility:
- Free Access
