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Warren's Bill Targets Private Equity in Medical Practices
Senator Warren's bill blocks private equity from owning medical practices to curb healthcare costs.
In brief
Senator Warren's bill blocks private equity from owning medical practices to curb healthcare costs. Senator Warren's bill bans private equity from owning medical practices to reduce healthcare costs and restore physician control. Originally reported by Truthout.
New Bill Targets Private Equity
Senator Warren introduces bill to ban private equity from owning medical practices.
Support From 13 Senators
13 senators support bill to stop corporate takeover of healthcare providers.
Oregon Law Success
Oregon law prevented corporate takeover of medical practices in 2024.
Healthcare Costs Rise
Healthcare costs grew 121% since 2000 versus 86% for consumer prices.
Private Equity Investment
Private equity investment in healthcare jumped from $5 billion to $104 billion since 2000.
Physician Control at Risk
82% of doctors now work for hospitals versus 62% in 2019.
Enforcement Plan
Bill includes FTC, state attorneys general, and physicians for enforcement.
What to remember
Senator Warren's bill bans private equity from owning medical practices to reduce healthcare costs and restore physician control.
