50% of leaders say PE ownership negatively affects hospitals: Becker’s poll

Becker's Healthcare July 18, 2024
Madeline Ashley

As private equity ownership continues to be a hot topic in healthcare, a recent Becker’s LinkedIn poll revealed that 50% of the 778 respondents feel that private equity ownership is having a “mostly negative” impact on hospitals.

Twenty-eight percent of respondents replied that private equity ownership has a “somewhat negative” impact on hospitals, with 17% finding it “somewhat positive” and 6% “mostly positive.”

Becker’s has no insights on respondents’ organizations or roles.

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