Association for Responsible Healthcare Investment

“More than 70% of our counties are medically underserved. These aren’t just statistics. They represent a growing public policy problem that requires careful attention and, crucially, investment.”? ? Addressing these gaps in care requires innovative solutions, and responsible private capital can play a critical role in helping those who need it most. Learn more from Faraz Abbasi, managing partner at Centerfield Capital Partners. https://lnkd.in/eGpvE6ma??

Over the past 20 years, nearly 200 rural hospitals have closed across the United States, depriving communities and patients of access to vital healthcare options. Today, more than 700 additional rural hospitals are at risk of closing, threatening to make treatment and care inaccessible to millions.?? Private capital investment helps keep rural healthcare facilities open, making a direct, positive impact on communities nationwide.??? https://lnkd.in/e9pJugnh??

“There’s also evidence that private equity-affiliated physicians provide a better patient experience and better-quality care.”? ? Paul Berggreen, president of the American Independent Medical Practice Association, exemplifies how private capital investments in healthcare have the ability to lower healthcare costs for independent practices. Learn more about how responsible investments help drive innovation and prioritize patient care. https://lnkd.in/e-p83MVd??

Private capital investments play a crucial role in driving transformative advancements in healthcare, from cutting-edge technology development to improving care delivery. These investments fuel innovation, enhance patient outcomes, and help shape the future of the industry. Learn more at InvestInHealthcare.org/

Rural communities are facing challenges accessing essential health services. With a shortage of doctors and nurses to meet communities' growing demands, private investment in healthcare has a unique opportunity to enhance patient access and improve the quality of care. Cheryl Elias highlights these ideas in her op-ed for Tallahassee Democrat. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/e4XiXHSQ

ARHI's principles reject exploitative practices and promote long-term value creation, transparency, and patient-centered care. By adhering to these standards, the coalition demonstrates that private capital is vital to the healthcare system when done responsibly.?Investinhealthcare.org/?

While bad actors should always be held accountable, responsible private capital investment can help expand healthcare access and lower patient prices. With policymakers in Washington, DC, looking to cut government spending over the coming years, private investors will have a critical role to play in ensuring patients in underserved communities continue to have access to treatments and care.?https://lnkd.in/ghAWz4mg

Exciting news! Regan Parker is taking on the role of CEO at the Association for Responsible Healthcare Investment (ARHI). With her experience running Legal, Comms and Public Affairs at Shiftkey, Regan brings a wealth of knowledge about healthcare technology, workforce policy, and innovative investment strategies to our coalition. We are so excited for her to lead our coalition in advancing responsible private investment in healthcare. Investinhealthcare.org/

“These investments have enabled the development of treatments for several life-threatening conditions, such as Leukemia, Alzheimer’s, heart disease, HIV, and breast cancer…” Responsible private capital investment in healthcare helps drive the creation of innovative treatments that would otherwise take up to 15 years to develop. When done responsibly, private equity investment can save lives.?https://lnkd.in/geQQ_BZT

In late September 2024, California Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed Assembly Bill 3129, a bill that sought to restrict private capital’s involvement in healthcare. By rejecting this measure, Newsom acknowledged private capital investment's vital role in strengthening our healthcare system. Learn more about how California is championing responsible investments in healthcare.?https://lnkd.in/geiREVeq