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Research Insights

Published on: September 09, 2025.

How Does Private Equity Impact Oncology Market Share and Health Care Prices?

A study by Ola Abdelhadi, MD, PhD, MPH, reveals how private equity ownership of oncology practices has grown, and the impact on geographic concentration and health care costs.

Health Care Management / Health Disparities / Affordability / Cost & Quality / Health Care Coverage / Private Equity

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Published on: April 14, 2026.

Exclusive Interview with the Researcher: James Robinson on Hospital Adoption and Pricing of Cancer Biosimilars

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Exclusive Interview with the Researcher: Hannah Neprash on Ambient AI Scribes

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Published on: March 13, 2026.

Exclusive Interview with the Researcher: Jane Zhu on Primary Care

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