Medical Economics September 24, 2024
Five specialties examined in review commissioned by American Independent Medical Practice Association.
Physicians working with private equity investors may help patients and save money when compared with those affiliated with hospital and corporate ownership, according to a new study.
The American Independent Medical Practice Association (AIMPA) commissioned the examination of doctors across four physician practice models in five specialties: cardiology, gastroenterology, medical oncology, orthopedics and urology.
In a 2019 to 2022 period, private equity (PE) investment grew as management services organizations began working with private equity-affiliated private practices (PEAPPs) in those specialties. In 2022, Medicare patients of PEAPP physicians had Medicare expenditures in line, and sometimes lower, than patients of unaffiliated private practice (UPP) doctors or those in hospital or...
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