Patient volume increased with private equity, but quality of care went down

Alison Knopf

doi:10.1002/adaw.34834

March 9, 2026Alcoholism & Drug Abuse Weekly

Patient volume increased with private equity, but quality of care went down

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Key Points

To examine the relationship between private equity acquisition and changes in patient volume and care quality in SUD treatment facilities.
Analysis of patient volume trends before and after private equity acquisition.
Assessment of quality of care metrics associated with buprenorphine prescriptions.
Comparative evaluation of treatment outcomes in acquired vs. non-acquired facilities.
Increased patient volume was observed with private equity ownership in SUD treatment facilities.
Quality of care decreased significantly, particularly in buprenorphine prescription management.
Concerns about care standards emerged due to rapid patient influx.

Implication

Analysis shows increased patient volume and decreased care quality in SUD treatment facilities after private equity acquisition, indicating potential concerns about care standards.

Abstract

When private equity acquired substance use disorder (SUD) treatment facilities, the number of patients getting buprenorphine prescriptions went up, but the quality of care went down, according to a study published last week in JAMA Network Open.

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Patient volume increased with private equity, but quality of care went down

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Patient volume increased with private equity, but quality of care went down

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