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Private Equity Acquisition Linked to Worse Surgical Outcomes

Private equity ownership in rural hospitals correlates with increased surgical risks that could impact patient care.

  • 30-day mortality rose by 1.1 percentage points (p=0.04).
  • Postoperative complications increased by 2.5 percentage points (p=0.03).
  • Serious complications up by 1.5 percentage points (p=0.02).

Surgeons should consider these findings when selecting facilities for patients, as the quality of surgical care may decline after such acquisitions.

Journal Article by Mullens CL, Mead M (…) Diaz A et 4 al. in Ann Surg

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