Patient Care Experiences Worsens After Private Equity Acquisition of Hospitals

HCP Live January 13, 2025
Chelsie Derman

Key Takeaways

• Private equity acquisitions of hospitals have been associated with decreased patient care experience, including lower patient ratings and reduced willingness to recommend the hospital.
• The study observed declines in staff responsiveness and doctors’ communication post-acquisition, while nurse communication and hospital environment remained stable.
• Findings suggest that organizational changes by private equity firms may accumulate over time, negatively impacting patient care experience.
• Policymakers are urged to consider increased oversight and transparency in private equity healthcare acquisitions to safeguard patient interests.

In a recent study, participants reported worse patient care experience and staff responsiveness following the private equity acquisition of hospitals.

A new study revealed patient care experience worsened after the private equity acquisition of hospitals.¹

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