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Washington Post: Why states are cracking down on private equity in health care

The Pennsylvania proposal relies on punishment rather than proactive ways to prevent hospital failures and is too focused on who owns a hospital, said Regan Parker, CEO of the Association for Responsible Healthcare Investment, a recently launched coalition of private capital investors.

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Eric Hargan: Lawmakers Must Follow the Data on Healthcare Costs and Consolidation

The Government Accountability Office recently released a sweeping report on physician practice ownership.

Opinion

Regan Parker: California’s concerning new shift on healthcare investment

California has long been a bellwether for national trends. From vehicle emissions standards to data privacy laws, California’s policies often serve as the template for federal action or state legislatures across the country.

Opinion

Regan Parker: Responsible investment can strengthen Connecticut’s healthcare system

Connecticut shouldn’t rush to curtail much-needed private investment and overlook the many examples of responsible investors that put patient-centered care at the forefront of their operations.

Opinion

Regan Parker: Oregon’s health care landscape is in dire need of help – but who will step in?

Oregon is facing a deepening health care crisis. A crisis marked by hospital closures, physician shortages and vast rural areas with little to no access to care. The state’s health care infrastructure is seeing the result of underinvestment, rising costs and a shortage of providers.

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Regan Parker: Investment in America’s Healthcare System Is at a Crossroads

America’s healthcare infrastructure is being put to the test. Too many underserved communities across the country continue to face barriers to accessing quality care, and rural communities are having to grapple with a devastating rise in hospital closures.

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Regan Parker: Pennsylvania lawmakers can show how to put patients above politics

Pennsylvanians have a health care access problem. The state has lost 26 hospitals in the past five years – most recently, Crozer Health – leaving many rural and underserved communities scrambling for answers to meet demand.

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Chris Cumming: Oregon Bill to Block Private-Equity Medical Deals Heads to Governor’s Desk

Texas is the national focal point in the bipartisan debate over state efforts to regulate healthcare consolidation.

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Law360: Why Texas Should Slow Down On Healthcare Merger Bills

Texas is the national focal point in the bipartisan debate over state efforts to regulate healthcare consolidation.

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