How private equity is killing public access to hospitals and emergency care
Private equity ownership of hospitals is facing criticism for prioritizing investor profits over patient care and community access to emergency services.
The corporatization of the health care system by private equity has come with significant costs. While private equity’s ownership of hospitals may earn millions for their investors, they have put patients, communities and providers at risk.
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