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REIT-owned U.S. hospitals face 5.7 times higher bankruptcy risk, study finds.
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.
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.
The study warns that proceeds from real estate sales may not be reinvested in hospital services, potentially undermining long-term stability.
Experts urge stronger regulations and transparency to protect hospitals and community access to care.
Los hospitales estadounidenses propiedad de REIT enfrentan un riesgo de bancarrota 5.7 veces mayor, según un estudio.