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flag REIT-owned U.S. hospitals face 5.7 times higher bankruptcy risk, study finds.

flag A new study published in The BMJ on December 18, 2025, finds that U.S. hospitals sold to Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) and leasing back their facilities face a 5.7-fold higher risk of bankruptcy or closure compared to non-REIT hospitals. flag Analyzing data from 2005 to 2019, researchers found no significant impact on patient care quality or outcomes, but REIT-owned hospitals showed worsening financial health, with about 25% closing or filing for bankruptcy—far higher than the 4% rate among non-REIT hospitals. flag The study warns that proceeds from real estate sales may not be reinvested in hospital services, potentially undermining long-term stability. flag Experts urge stronger regulations and transparency to protect hospitals and community access to care.

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