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A new report from the Private Equity Stakeholder Project exposes the risks of private equity investments in value-based care (VBC) providers, detailing how debt-based financial strategies have led to bankruptcies, clinic closures, and healthcare consolidation, impacting vulnerable patient populations. To download…
PESP and several leading organizations, including the American Economic Liberties Project, Americans for Financial Reform, and Community Catalyst, have joined forces to urge the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to prioritize and strengthen…
A new report from the Private Equity Stakeholder Project exposes the risks of private equity investments in value-based care (VBC) providers, detailing how debt-based financial strategies have led to bankruptcies, clinic closures, and healthcare consolidation, impacting vulnerable…
New Health Affairs study on PE and ophthalmology practices A recent study adds to evidence suggesting that private equity’s short-term profit incentives contribute to reduced healthcare access for patients in vulnerable populations. In May, Health Affairs published new research…
The Private Equity Stakeholder Project (PESP) today announced the formation of its first-ever advisory council, bringing together leading advocates, attorneys, and academics to strengthen efforts to hold private equity accountable. Since its founding in 2017,…
PESP’s work and research into the private equity industry generates significant media coverage in numerous outlets. Scroll down to see where our expertise was featured in April 2025. Featured coverage Maine State Pension Lawsuit Highlights…
One year following Steward Health’s bankruptcy, hospitals, patients, and workers are still facing risks and challenges May 6, 2025 marks the one year anniversary of Steward Health Care’s historic Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing. In the initial aftermath of…
Each month, PESP’s Healthcare Team will be putting together a roundup that shares the latest news stories related to private equity in healthcare and highlights the work that our team has published in the last month. In the news…
Crozer Health, a safety net health system with hospitals in eastern Pennsylvania, is shuttering operations at its remaining two hospitals and various outpatient locations. It is laying off 2,651 workers.[1] Crozer’s parent company,…
Today, Private Equity Stakeholder Project (PESP) released a report, “Private Equity Is Continuing to Acquire – and Bankrupt – Nursing Homes,” which reveals that private equity firms continue to acquire nursing home facilities.
Private equity firms remain active in acquiring nursing homes, despite claims to the contrary. This activity continues to pose significant risks to residents and workers due to profit-driven practices, high debt levels, and complex real estate transactions.Current estimates…
On March 25, the Vermont House Committee on Healthcare convened a hearing titled Private Equity in Medicine to introduce members of the committee to the influence of private equity…
