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Private equity’s foray into the human health care have been blamed for increasing prices, slashing services and shuttering hospitals to maximize profits -- and veterinarians say the pet health care industry could see similar results.
Private equity’s foray into the human health care have been blamed for increasing prices, slashing services and shuttering hospitals to maximize profits -- and veterinarians say the pet health care industry could see similar results.
This story originally appeared on Stateline. HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — About a year ago, veterinarian Melissa Ezell started noticing subtle changes at the midsized animal clinic in Huntsville, Alabama, where she works. She said she and other vets were feeling pressure from management to make a certain amount of money from every appointment. If a pet […] The post Vets fret as private equity snaps up clinics, pet care companies appeared first on Alabama Reflector.
Many private equity firms have turned their sights on the lucrative — and often lightly regulated — home care industry, which provides care for the elderly and people with disabilities.
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Help at Home employed nearly 800 caregivers scattered across every county in Alabama, helping 1,100 older and disabled clients with activities such as bathing, housework and meal