Private Equity Hospitals Linked to Lower Quality Respiratory Care

By Debbie Bunch

May 19, 2026 | 2 min read

The number of U.S. hospitals acquired by private equity firms is rapidly increasing, and studies show these hospitals often have worse outcomes than those not acquired by private equity firms. A large study presented at the recent American Thoracic Society meeting zeroed in on how private equity ac…

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Debbie Bunch

Debbie Bunch has a bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of North Texas and lives in Dallas, Texas. She has spent many years writing for the AARC on topics ranging from clinical innovations to management. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, reading, photography, and spending time with friends, family, and her rescue pup Juju.

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