Atul Gupta's study finds that hospital corporatization raises prices and cuts costs but does not improve care quality, Knowledge at Wharton

Atul Gupta's study examines how corporate ownership affects U.S. hospitals, showing that it leads to higher prices and lower operating costs but does not enhance care quality and may result in increased readmissions, according to Knowledge at Wharton.

Citation:

"Why Are Hospitals So Expensive?" Knowledge at Wharton, S Parameshwaran, November 18, 2024.

Andreyeva. E. Gupta. A. et al. 2023. "The Corporatization of Independent Hospitals." National Bureau of Economic Research.