The rapidly spreading wildfires that have transformed much of Los Angeles County into a raging hellscape are not only upending the lives of tens of thousands of residents and business owners, but also stressing the region’s hospitals, health clinics, first responders, and nursing homes.
Patient Care Deteriorates After Private Equity Acquisition of Hospitals
Patient care experiences worsened after private equity firms took over hospitals, according to a difference-in-differences analysis. From 2008 to 2019, the percentage of patients rating