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I Googled My Own Name and a Corporate Clinic I’ve Never Worked at Appeared [PODCAST]

Physician‑owner Stephanie Waggel discovered her name buried under a corporate clinic in Google searches, prompting an investigation into health‑care vertical integration. She explains how billionaire‑backed private‑equity firms and venture‑capital‑funded startups are buying or creating physician practices, crowding out independent doctors. The consolidation spans insurers, PBMs, pharmacies and provider groups, creating monopoly‑like power that can raise prices and erode patient choice. Waggel argues that preserving physician‑run clinics and adopting community‑focused strategies are essential to counteract this trend.