Dear John,

Yesterday, we released an ahead-of-print paper from Gary Claxton and coauthors exploring the findings of the twenty-seventh annual KFF Employer Health Benefits Survey.

The Influence of Private Equity in Health Care

Nearly $5 trillion dollars flow through the health care system each year, representing more than 17 percent of the American economy. The figures are only expected to grow. 

Rising health care spending may bring challenges for consumers, but ongoing growth also invites entrepreneurs, such as private equity firms, to capitalize on health care’s unique financial opportunities.

Exclusive to Health Affairs Insiders, this new trend report examines the key factors surrounding private equity ownership of hospitals and physician practices, including:

• The impact of private equity ownership on practices and patients
• Existing policies, laws, and regulations surrounding private equity ownership
• Opportunities for future policy making

Become an Insider today to get exclusive access to our new trend report.

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Health Benefits in 2025: Insights from the KFF Employer Health Benefits Survey

Join Health Affairs and KFF’s Matthew Rae on November 5 for an exclusive Insider virtual event exploring the findings from the KFF Employer Health Benefits Survey, reporting on benefits in 2025.