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Doctors weigh in on bill to curb private equity in health care

Some doctors support bill, while others oppose; former governor says opponents speak for big business
February 27, 2024
 
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Ben Bowman
State Rep. Ben Bowman, D-Tigard, and former Gov. John Kitzhaber testified in favor a bill limiting private equity and other business interests involvement in health care during a February 26, 2024 hearing of the Oregon Senate Health Committee. | JAKE THOMAS/THE LUND REPORT

On Monday some Oregon doctors told lawmakers that a bill seeking to restrict private investors’ role in health care on Monday will saddle