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Private equity (PE) investment in health care organizations has come under the microscope for potential ill effects on patient care. In some cases, scrutiny are needed as a check against measurable deterioration of quality indicators at facilities such as hospitals, emergency departments and nursing facilities. But those studies don’t tell the whole story about private

An initiative by insurance companies to reduce high-cost doctor visits could cause physicians to abandon private practice and work for big hospital chains, independent practitioners are warning. They say the trend could drive up patient costs. Read the full article at Capitol Beat

An October 1 article in GI & Hepatology News cautioned physicians against partnering with private equity firms, warning that they target “quick profits and quick exits, which can be inconsistent with quality long-term patient care.” But several recent studies – and my own experience – show that affiliating with a private equity-backed management services organization

Physician affiliation appears to influence site of care costs, with hospital-based providers more likely to utilize higher-cost settings than independent practitioners, according to study results. Read the full article on Healio

Physicians in Connecticut and around the country are sounding the alarm about a new policy by insurers they say could lead to lost revenue and increased administrative burden for providers, but confusion persists about how the policy will be enacted. Read the full article on CT Mirror