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3. Private equity has killed a once well-respected hospital chain in my area.

Reply to japple (Original post)

Sun Aug 11, 2024, 10:03 AM

Aug 2024

VCA killed what was once the best veterinary care near me. (I only learned recently, thanks to DU, that VCA is owned by Mars. Sigh.)

Nothing good can come from this consolidation in health care, for humans or animals.

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Veterinary chains Mission, Southern plan merger [View all] japple Aug 2024 OP

Greedheads don't miss a trick Easterncedar Aug 2024 #1

These conglomerates are also pushing states to create paraprofessional positions with minimal hlthe2b Aug 2024 #2

Private equity has killed a once well-respected hospital chain in my area. RandomNumbers Aug 2024 #3

They've already sewn up many medical/dental practices, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, rehab centers, japple Aug 2024 #4

Here's a petition you can sign hermetic Aug 2024 #5

Thanks, pal! japple Aug 2024 #6

Thank you hermetic Aug 2024 #7