Protecting Patient Care: Bill Takes Aim at Private Equity Meddling in Dentistry
A new bill co-sponsored by the California Dental Association and California Medical Association seeks to shield patients and providers from private equity’s growing influence in healthcare. The legislation would increase transparency and accountability, ensuring that corporate interests don’t compromise patient care or interfere with dentists’ clinical decisions.
The California Dental Association (CDA) and California Medical Association (CMA) are backing a new bill designed to curb private equity’s influence on dental and medical practices. The legislation aims to protect patient care by increasing oversight of business entities that interfere with provider decisions.
Private equity-backed dental management companies have been under scrutiny for prioritizing profits over patient well-being, often pressuring dentists to meet financial targets rather than focusing on quality care. The proposed bill would enhance transparency by requiring more disclosure of financial arrangements and ensuring that licensed professionals retain control over clinical decisions.
CDA President Max Martinez, DDS, emphasized the importance of keeping patient care in the hands of healthcare professionals, not corporate executives. If passed, the bill would establish safeguards against unethical business practices while maintaining the integrity of California’s healthcare system. Click here to read more.
