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New data reveals extent of PE ownership of rural hospitals

In a January 2023 report, “Private Equity Descends on Rural Healthcare,” Private Equity Stakeholder Project released previously unreported data on private equity ownership of rural hospitals. PESP counted at least 130 rural hospitals that are currently owned by private…

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Recent Trends in Private Equity Healthcare Acquisitions

New report analyzes a frenzy of private equity activity in healthcare companies In light of growing investor interest in healthcare and the risks associated with private equity ownership of healthcare companies, the Private Equity Stakeholder Project publishes…

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PE-owned Wellpath continues to prioritize profit over care

Private equity firm H.I.G. Capital is the owner of healthcare provider Wellpath, which provides services in jails and prisons. Wellpath has recently seen its credit rating downgraded, faced an executive bribery scandal, and has continued to draw attention for conditions…

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Private Equity Descends on Rural Healthcare

Rural healthcare in America has hit a crisis point. Millions of Americans living in rural communities do not have access to critical healthcare services. NEW REPORT: Private Equity Descends on Rural Healthcare By most measures, the health of people…

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PESP releases new sweeping report on PE in rural healthcare

Private Equity Descends on Rural Healthcare Sweeping new report provides unprecedented look at private equity investment in rural healthcare A new report by the Private Equity Stakeholder Project (PESP), “Private Equity Descends on Rural Healthcare,” provides an unprecedented look…

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