The Private Equity State Tracker from Brown University public health researchers allows users to explore private equity activity in hospitals and physician practices across all 50 states.
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Yashaswini Singh, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Health Services, Policy and Practice
Biography
Research Interests: consolidation, vertical integration, private equity in health care markets, health care spending, access, and quality
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Brown University researchers used Medicare claims to track results of primary care practices after private equity firms acquired them, revealing surprising findings.
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U.S. News & World Report
Autism therapy centers targeted by private equity in U.S., study reveals
Assistant Professor of Health Services, Policy and Practice Yashaswini Singh led a study that found private equity firms acquired more than 500 autism therapy centers during the past decade, with nearly 80% purchased between 2018 and 2022.
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A study led by Brown University researchers showed that a push from private equity investors into opioid treatment programs concentrates ownership without increasing methadone supply.
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A study by researchers at the Brown University School of Public Health analyzed recent consolidation trends for primary care physicians and the resulting impacts on costs to patients.
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Dean Jha addressed the School of Public Health at this annual fall event, showcasing the school’s impact by sharing the stage with members of the school’s community, including student, staff and faculty speakers.
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