The Impact of Private Equity Firms on Rural Hospitals: A Call for Reform
Originally published on Medriva By Mason Walker Recent studies have sparked discussions around the role of private equity firms in the acquisition of hospitals and the subsequent impact on patient outcomes. These findings have particularly underscored the potential threat to the independence of rural hospitals...
‘The current model doesn’t work’: Illinois hospital CEO on private equity hospital acquisition
Originally published on Becker's Hospital Review. Written By: Madeline Ashley As more hospitals continue to be picked up by private equity firms, recent studies have tied these acquisitions to adverse patient outcomes. "I'm concerned by rural hospitals that are scooped up by anyone that threatens their independence and their...
Giving His Best
Originally published in Dixon Living Fall 2023 David Schreiner knows a few things about leadership. He’s in charge of an operation that employs nearly 1,000 people, a place where decisions can mean the difference between life and death. He’s even earned a degree in the...
Lessons from Children: Leading with Empowering, Authentic Love.
Originally Published in Healthcare Executive NOV/DEC 2023 Written by: David L. Schreiner, PhD, FACHE, president/CEO of Katherine Shaw Bethea Hospital, Dixon, Ill. and Melanie M. Miller, Exceptional Student Education teacher As we gain experience and become wiser with age, it’s important to reflect on the...
