Private Equity’s Growing Presence in Health Care

In a recent discussion on the Healthy Dialogue podcast, JAMA Senior Editor Derek C. Angus, MD, MPH, explored the increasing influence of private equity firms in the health care sector with Dr. Sneha Kannan, an expert in critical care medicine. The conversation highlighted how private equity investments are reshaping health care delivery, often leading to concerns about cost increases and changes in patient care quality. This trend matters because it could fundamentally alter how medical services are financed and provided, raising important questions about accessibility and the overall health care system's efficiency.