Mortality in hospitals rises after private equity takeover, says Harvard study
A Harvard Medical School study reveals increased patient death rates in US hospitals acquired by private equity firms due to staffing and salary cuts, particularly in emergency departments and ICUs. Similar studies highlight concerns about quality of care, adverse events, and financial motivations behind these acquisitions, suggesting that healthier hospitals are targeted for cost-cutting measures.
A Harvard Medical School study reveals increased patient death rates in US hospitals acquired by private equity firms due to staffing and salary cuts, particularly in emergency departments and ICUs. Similar studies highlight concerns about quality of care, adverse events, and financial motivations behind these acquisitions, suggesting that healthier hospitals are targeted for cost-cutting measures.
