Acquired by Platinum Equity
Increased prices for medical supplies and equipment sold to healthcare providers
Reduced quality and reliability of medical supplies and equipment
Decreased availability and selection of medical products
Reduced customer service and responsiveness to healthcare providers
Platinum Equity will announce 'optimization' initiatives and leadership changes at Owens & Minor's Products & Healthcare Services Business
Procurement and sourcing of medical supplies and equipment will shift to lower-cost, lower-quality alternatives to reduce costs
Healthcare providers will experience longer lead times, more frequent product shortages, and inconsistent quality of Owens & Minor's medical supplies and equipment
Widespread service disruptions, product recalls, and quality issues may emerge as Owens & Minor prioritizes cost-cutting over reliability and patient safety
Other companies that followed a similar path after PE acquisition
Healthcare providers should closely monitor the quality and reliability of Owens & Minor's medical supplies and equipment after the acquisition
Hospitals and clinics should consider diversifying their supply chains to reduce reliance on Owens & Minor and mitigate potential disruptions
Patients should be aware of potential changes in the quality and availability of medical products used in their care and advocate for their healthcare providers to maintain high standards
Community-focused healthcare
Integrated managed care consortium