For years, unpaid balances were quietly handed to collections. Now, with higher deductibles, more uninsured individuals, and increased out-of-pocket exposure, hospitals and collection agencies are becoming more aggressive — even taking patients to court. In this episode, Tom Quigley addresses a disturbing trend gaining momentum in 2026: hospitals suing patients over unpaid medical bills.
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Hospitals Are Suing Patients — What That Means for Employers in 2026
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In this episode, Tom Quigley tackles a growing but rarely discussed issue in healthcare: private equity firms buying up medical practices and hospitals — and what that means for employers and their health plans. This isn’t a political conversation. It’s a financial one. Tom breaks down how private equity ownership changes incentives, why emergency room visits feel more expensive than ever, and how employers are unknowingly funding a system that prioritizes flipping profits over patient care.
Private Equity Owns Your Doctor: What That Means for Employer Health Plans
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