In principle, shared clinical decision-making aims to make care more individualized and collaborative. In practice, however, it can place complex judgments about uncertain evidence into the hands of patients who may have limited time, information, or technical expertise to fully evaluate the choices.
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.
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