The Coalition for Patient-Centered Care is proud to welcome two new members to our growing coalition: the American Academy of Emergency Medicine and the Alliance of Independent Dentists.
Their involvement comes at a critical time. Across the country, lawmakers, physicians, dentists, and patient advocates are raising concerns about the growing influence of private equity and corporate ownership in healthcare. When financial interests are allowed to interfere with clinical decision-making, patients are the ones who suffer.
Momentum is building. Oregon and California recently adopted strong laws addressing the corporate practice of medicine, and more than two dozen states considered legislation this year aimed at limiting private equity’s role in healthcare. Vermont also recently passed a law restricting private equity involvement in its healthcare system.
With AAEM and AID joining CPCC, the coalition is broadening its reach and strengthening its ability to advocate for reforms that keep care decisions in the hands of physicians and dentists—not investors.
“Patients deserve care guided by medical expertise and ethics, not investor returns,” said Vicki Norton, MD, FAAEM, President of the American Academy of Emergency Medicine.
Jill Tanzi, President of the Alliance of Independent Dentists, echoed that concern, noting that as consolidation and corporate ownership grow across healthcare, so do concerns about their impact on patient care.
As CPCC prepares for the 2027 state legislative sessions, we remain focused on advancing policies that protect patient-centered care, support physician- and dentist-owned practices, and prevent private equity from raising costs or worsening care.
To learn more about CPCC’s work to keep private equity out of healthcare, contact CPCC Policy Director Joe Van Wye at jvanwye@cuneolaw.com.
