Complications spiked 25% in hospitals bought by private equity

In a surprise to no one. Like the study that showed a higher complication rate with higher anesthesia supervision ratios. Complications spiked 25% in hospitals bought by private equity Adverse events at hospitals like falls and infections spiked 25% after private equity took over, a new study found. www.statnews.com As a fellow, I had rotated at a massive children's hospital, probably biggest and highest level of peds care in the state. Inner city. Rough neighborhood surrounding it. Recently bought by a private equity firm a few years previously. Nurses and attending staff said everything had... Read more
Source: Student Doctor Network - Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Tags: Anesthesiology Source Type: forums