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• Nurse Staffing Shortages Reducing Older Americans Access to Care: Study

  January 15, 2026

  Martha Garcia

  A new study warns that persistent nurse staffing shortages are restricting access to care for older Americans and may be undermining the quality of care at nearby hospitals.

• Pediatric Hospital Capabilities Have Declined Over Past 2 Decades: Study

  December 17, 2025

  Martha Garcia

  A new study warns that the U.S. is experiencing a nationwide decline in pediatric hospital services since the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Private Equity Firms Worsen Hospital Patient Outcomes: Study

  October 6, 2025

  Martha Garcia

  A new study highlights growing concerns about declining care quality at hospitals and medical facilities acquired by private equity firms, which often cut staff, reduce salaries, and limit resources in pursuit of higher profits.

• For-Profit Hospitals Invest Less in Nursing Services and Patient Care: Study

  May 28, 2025

  Martha Garcia

  A new study warns that for-profit hospitals provide lower quality care than not-for-profit facilities, due to staffing reductions and limited resources.

• Private Equity Hospitals Deemed Threat to U.S. Healthcare: Report

  January 13, 2025

  Michael Adams

  A bipartisan report from the U.S. Senate Budget Committee says private equity hospitals pose a particular threat to rural healthcare, by putting profits over patients.