CORPORATE TAKEOVERS ARE CHANGING U.S. HEALTHCARE
Big investors are buying hospitals, nursing homes, and doctor’s practices. This can bring money and technology—but often puts profits over patients.
Costs up, quality down: Private equity nursing homes have worse staffing and outcomes. Hospital mergers drive prices up.
Doctors under pressure: Loopholes let corporations control practices behind the scenes.
Solutions: Transparency on ownership, quality standards, smarter Medicare/Medicaid rules, and stronger oversight.