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EBITDA Took Over Healthcare (And That’s the Problem)
If you’ve ever heard the phrase “What’s the EBITDA impact?”, you’ve felt the shift.
In this episode of The Operator, Larry Benz explains how EBITDA—originally meant to compare businesses—became the driving force behind decisions in healthcare organizations.
And why that’s a problem.
From physical therapy to dental to large healthcare platforms, this conversation breaks down how chasing financial metrics can quietly reshape behavior, culture, and patient care.
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What EBITDA actually is (simple explanation)
Why EBITDA was useful—and where it went wrong
How “adjusted EBITDA”…
The skinny
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