A study published June 20 in JAMA Health Forum offers fresh evidence on the impact of private equity acquisitions in health care – and some of the findings may give ambulatory surgery center (ASC) leaders reason to take notice. The study, which focused on gastroenterology practices, found that PE ownership was associated with higher prices and greater utilization for colonoscopy services, but no improvement in quality measures. As part of the study, researchers from Brown University, the … [Read more...]
Study: Physician Turnover Surges After Private Equity Exits
Physician turnover rises significantly after the sale of private equity-owned physician practices. What’s more, those departing are significantly more likely to join larger groups. That’s according to a recent study published in JAMA Health Forum that examined 1,215 physicians, comparing those whose practices were sold by PE owners with similar physicians in practices that did not undergo a sale. Two years after the sale, physicians in PE-exiting practices were 16.5 percentage points … [Read more...]