Private equity in U.S. manufacturing
To download a PDF version of this report, click here. Introduction The manufacturing sector is key to the United States economy, accounting for 10.2 percent of the country’s…
Explore the issues
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2026 State Healthcare Policy Review
In 2026, states continued to expand oversight of private equity in healthcare. Six states enacted nine laws covered in this report, while California and Oregon began implementing major measures passed in 2025. Lawmakers increasingly focused on how investors…
Behind the Harvest: Private Equity and Worker Safety at Grimmway Farms
To download a PDF version of this report, click here. Introduction Grimmway Farms is the largest carrot grower in the world, growing through acquiring smaller operations since the 1990s…
Private Equity in Michigan Childcare and K-12 Education
Private equity firms control at least 160 childcare centers in Michigan, receive millions of dollars through K-12 outsourcing contracts, and are positioned to benefit from new education funding streams. A new report from the Private Equity Stakeholder…
PESP Private Equity Hospital Tracker (2026)
PESP has created the Private Equity Hospital Tracker (July 2026) A current list of all private equity-owned hospitals in the U.S. Key Points Approximately 447 US hospitals are owned by private equity firms. That represents: 9.5% of all…
Private equity’s joint venture takeover of nonprofit healthcare
Behind nonprofit partnerships, private equity firms are building a growing footprint across hospitals, hospice, rehabilitation, and outpatient care. Over the past decade, private equity has dramatically expanded its presence across the healthcare system. While much of the public…
How to research your landlord
What is landlord research? Researching your landlord involves finding strategic information about the person who owns your home that can help you as a tenant to solve problems in your housing situation. Perhaps someone bought your…
Corporate Landlord Legislation Tracker
Introduction Private equity and related corporate landlords have received more attention from elected officials, community organizers, tenant unions and the media in recent years. News story after news story reveals the negative impact of institutional real…
Private Equity Multi-Family Housing Tracker
The Multi-Family Housing Tracker was first published in April 2025. The most recent update was May 2026. ➡️ Introduction ➡️ Key Points ➡️ The Private Equity Business Model ➡️ Private Equity Landlords and RealPage ➡️…
Private Equity Middlemen in Medicaid
As states prepare for expanded Medicaid work requirements, more frequent eligibility reviews, and increased administrative oversight, they are relying heavily on private contractors to manage the systems that determine coverage, process payments, and oversee care.
