Becker's Healthcare August 5, 2024
The continuous rise of consolidation among ASCs — and healthcare as a whole — has leaders anxiously anticipating how the growing presence of large corporations and private equity firms will change healthcare.
Becker’s connected with David Wild, MD, vice president and regional chief medical officer of Johnson City, Tenn.-based Ballad Health’s southern region, to discuss the potential benefits — and risks — of consolidation in the industry at large.
Editor’s note: Response has been lightly edited for length and clarity.
Question: Are you worried about corporate ownership and/or private equity interest in the healthcare industry? Why or why not?
Dr. David Wild: Large conglomerates entering the market for physician practices or ASCs has the potential to be a positive...
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