Gregory N. Orewa , Aizhan Karabukayeva , Rohit Pradhan , Itopa Jimoh , Robert Weech-Maldonado
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The effects of private equity ownership in U.S. nursing homes quality and financial performance: A systematic review
Background
Private equity (PE) investment in U.S. nursing homes has increased significantly over the past two decades. The emergence of this novel ownership model has prompted concerns regarding its effects on nursing home performance, especially quality.
Objective
This systematic review examined the impact of PE ownership on U.S. nursing homes, focusing on quality of care and financial performance. The review was conceptually informed by agency theory and the structure-process-outcome (SPO) framework.
Methods
Following PRISMA guidelines, a systematic search across five databases identified 12 studies published between 2000 and 2024. Eligible studies examined the effects of PE ownership on nursing home quality or financial performance. Data were extracted and synthesized across these two dimensions.
Results
Across studies, PE ownership was linked to higher number of deficiencies, increased hospitalization rates, and higher mortality, although some improvements in care processes were noted. Financial outcomes showed initial financial gains but long-term challenges, primarily due to high debt loads.
Conclusions
Findings suggest that PE strategies may prioritize short-term profitability, which may compromise quality of care in some instances. These findings highlight the need for financial transparency, and reimbursement models that incentivize long-term quality.
期刊介绍:
Health Policy is intended to be a vehicle for the exploration and discussion of health policy and health system issues and is aimed in particular at enhancing communication between health policy and system researchers, legislators, decision-makers and professionals concerned with developing, implementing, and analysing health policy, health systems and health care reforms, primarily in high-income countries outside the U.S.A.