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Summary

A U.S. Health Department report condemned private equity firms for driving up healthcare costs, reducing competition, and compromising patient safety.

Studies cited show private equity ownership of nursing homes led to an 11% increase in patient deaths, with similar risks in hospitals due to staffing cuts.

The Biden administration had pushed for reforms, but the Trump administration has since removed the report’s press release.

Experts warn Trump may favor private equity interests, potentially worsening healthcare consolidation and reducing access to quality care for patients nationwide.

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 day ago

Limp dick government agency did thought and prayers...

We can't expect the government to take any action

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Report doesn't seem to be available. Did the whole HHS website get memory holed?

Firefox error message saying www.hhs.gov cannot be found