In response to Sen. Chris Murphy’s (D-CT) and Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon’s (D-PA-05) introduction of the Take Back Our Hospitals Act, which would effectively prohibit private-equity firms from owning hospitals and skilled nursing facilities, the American Economic Liberties Project put out the following statement.
“Private-equity ownership of healthcare facilities drives up prices, lowers wages, reduces...
The strongest version of this narrative presents a compelling case for regulatory intervention in healthcare, grounded in empirical research linking private-equity ownership to tangible harms—higher costs, lower wages, and worse patient outcomes. The American Economic Liberties Project frames this as a systemic issue, advocating for structural separation to protect patients, employers, and taxpayers from corporate profiteering. The coalition’s support for multiple bills, including bipartisan eff...
