In this eye-opening LinkedIn article, Dr. Marcelo Hochman explores the growing role of private equity in American healthcare and what it means for patients and physicians. With nearly $1 trillion invested in everything from primary care to hospice, private equity ownership now drives up costs, increases physician turnover, and shifts priorities from care to capital. Dr. Hochman argues that the real issue isn’t just who’s buying—it’s why so many doctors are selling. He calls for greater transparency, stronger antitrust enforcement, and policies that support independent practices before the healthcare system becomes entirely investor-controlled.
Read the full article: Who Owns Your Doctor Now?
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November 27, 2025
