Savior or downfall of outpatient medicine?

Investor-led medical care centers – saviors or the downfall of outpatient medicine?

Return-oriented, investor-led medical care centers (iMVZs) have been the subject of criticism for years and are the focus of controversial public debate. The debate is increasingly centering on the acquisition of medical care centers by private equity investors.

On the other hand, there are arguments and examples that show that private investment in the healthcare sector contributes significantly to the necessary modernization of outpatient care.

This article takes a differentiated look at the advantages and disadvantages of private, return-oriented investors in the MVZ market and assesses the current state of legislation.