A-22: IPPS—Private Equity Acquisition of Physician Practices: A Case Study and Argument for Ethical Guidelines

There is a growing trend in private equity firms acquiring interests in physician practices. A new study published in JAMA Internal Medicine suggests private equity's involvement can result in steep price increases that could lead to higher insurance premiums and patient cost-sharing. Presenters, including one of the study's authors, Professor Ambar LaForgia, PhD, and JAMA commentator, Francis J. (Jay) Crosson, MD, will share their findings and insights.