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(PENDING) Geographic Disparity in Private Equity Hospital Ownership

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Hants Williams
Healthcare Informatics Researcher

Abstract​

This study examines the disparate impacts of private equity hospital ownership on radiology services in rural versus urban settings, analyzing both financial outcomes and quality metrics.

Publication Information​

Status: In preparation for submission (2025-2026)
Target Journal: The Journal of Health Care for the Poor and Underserved

Overview​

The research investigates how private equity ownership of hospitals differently affects radiology services in rural and urban areas, with a focus on financial performance and healthcare quality indicators.

Citation​

Paloka, R., ...Williams, H. (submission 2025-2026). Geographic Disparity in Private Equity Hospital Ownership: Divergent Financial and Quality Impacts on Rural vs. Urban Radiology Services. The Journal of Health Care for the Poor and Underserved.