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Deaths Rose After Hospitals Were Acquired by Private Equity
Patient deaths increased in the emergency departments of hospitals acquired by private equity firms compared to similar hospitals, a nationwide study has found. Researchers linked the increase in mortality to cuts in salary and staffing levels.
The findings amplify concerns about the growth of this for-profit ownership model in health care delivery.
September 22, 2025
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