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Private Equity Hospitals Linked to Lower Quality Respiratory Care

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  • Debbie Bunch

  • May 19, 2026

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    The acquisition of U.S. hospitals by private equity firms is on the rise.

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    Hospitals owned by private equity firms often demonstrate worse patient outcomes.

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    A recent study highlighted inferior respiratory care quality in private equity-owned hospitals.

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    The findings were presented at the American Thoracic Society meeting.

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    The trend raises concerns about the impact of private equity ownership on healthcare quality.

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Private Equity Hospitals Linked to Lower Quality Respiratory Care

  • by Debbie Bunch

  • May 19, 2026

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