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We thank the author for highlighting the significance of access for early detection and prompt treatment of urologic disease. Healthcare access for Medicaid-insured patients will be important to monitor as private equity acquisitions continue to reshape the urology landscape. In the year since our initial study, at least 1 additional private equity backed platform company has formed and numerous practices have been acquired in roll-up acquisitions.1,2 In addition, the first known “exit” by a private equity firm has occurred with the sale of northeast urology platform to a for-profit, multispecialty physician group.
Source: Urology - Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Source Type: research