Priyanka Dial-McCluskey

Many patients said their experience at hospitals worsened after private equity takeovers, and they reported staff were less responsive. Dr. Rishi Wadhera co-authored the study and says it adds to a growing body of evidence pointing in the same direction.

Many patients said their experience at hospitals worsened after private equity takeovers, and they reported staff were less responsive. Dr. Rishi Wadhera co-authored the study and says it adds to a growing body of evidence pointing in the same direction.

Lawmakers are paying attention. The Senate Budget Committee this week published a bipartisan report saying private equity investors are making millions on hospital deals while patients suffer. For NPR News, I'm Priyanka Dayal-McCluskey in Boston. This is NPR.

Lawmakers are paying attention. The Senate Budget Committee this week published a bipartisan report saying private equity investors are making millions on hospital deals while patients suffer. For NPR News, I'm Priyanka Dayal-McCluskey in Boston. This is NPR.