A Policy Framework for the Growing Influence of Private Equity in Health Care Delivery

This Viewpoint details how and why improved oversight of private equity acquisition of physician practices and hospitals is needed to mitigate the effects on health care costs, clinicians' jobs, and patients' access to care.

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This Viewpoint emphasizes the necessity of enhanced supervision of private equity acquisition of physician practices and hospitals to minimize the impact on healthcare costs, clinicians' employment, and patients' access to care.