French senators express alarm over the financialization of healthcare, warning that private investors are increasingly dominating sectors like clinics and medical biology, which threatens care quality and professional independence. They propose 18 measures to regulate this trend, emphasizing the need for stricter oversight and support for healthcare professionals to maintain a diverse and equitable system.
The French Senate has raised concerns over the financialization of healthcare, noting its impact on the organization of care and the independence of professionals. A report highlights that private investment has surged, particularly in the hospital and medical biology sectors, with four groups dominating 40% of the private hospital market. Despite regulations intended to limit financial ownership in medical biology laboratories, investment funds now control two-thirds of the sector, reflecting a growing trend in dental and ophthalmological centers as well.
The French Senate's Social Affairs Committee warns of the dangers posed by the financialization of healthcare, highlighting the concentration of ownership among a few investment groups that threatens medical independence and quality of care. With 62% of medical biology sites controlled by six major entities, local access to care is diminishing, and healthcare professionals face pressures that may compromise ethical standards. Urgent regulatory measures are needed to prioritize public health over profit motives and ensure a patient-focused system.
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