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Taylor Swift private jet

Taylor Swift threatened to sue Jack Sweeney for posting public data about the movements of her private jet. I would expect that any one rich person’s private jet contributes too little to global heating to be worth a moral fuss for its own sake. But all the private jets do amount to a significant (though • Read More »


Private equity in nursing homes

Private equity is gobbling up large parts of the US nursing home business. This puts patients in danger since private equity can amass lots of money, create an oligopoly, and get away with abuses. The study suggests that “regulation may be needed.” I will take a stronger stand and call for firm limits — perhaps • Read More »


Private equity in nursing homes

Private equity is gobbling up large parts of the US nursing home business. This puts patients in danger since private equity can amass lots of money, create an oligopoly, and get away with abuses. The study suggests that “regulation may be needed.” I will take a stronger stand and call for firm limits — perhaps • Read More »


Hospitals become worse when bought by private equity firms

When private equity firms buy US hospitals, the hospitals become worse. *The [private] equity firms cut corners, slash services, lay off staff, lower quality of care, take on substantial debt, and reduce charity care, leading to lower ratings and more medical errors, the [two] reports collectively find.* Post Views: 8