America’s healthcare system is increasingly being shaped by private equity investors who are focused on driving profit over health. From fraudulent billing practices to staff cuts, their short-term financial tactics have fueled bankruptcies and worsened care quality across the country. Our experts explain the strategies of these firms that are harming consumers, as well as the policies working to reinstitute patients’ health as the top priority.
Guest Information:
- Lynn Unruh, PhD, RN, professor emerita, University of Central Florida;
- Michael Fenne, senior policy coordinator, Private Equity Stakeholder Project
- Matthew Parr, communications director, Private Equity Stakeholder Project
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