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Apollo-owned hospitals close amid declining financial condition

Private equity-owned hospital chain ScionHealth announced in February that it is permanently closing three hospitals and laying off hundreds of hospitals workers. The closures come as Scion struggles to shoulder substantial debt and private equity hospital ownership faces increased scrutiny…

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Private Equity Health Care Acquisitions – January 2025

In light of continued investor interest in healthcare and the risks associated with private equity ownership of healthcare companies, the Private Equity Stakeholder Project is tracking private equity-backed healthcare acquisitions. Below is a list of private equity…

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PE-owned behavioral health hospital closes

Johnstown Heights Behavioral Health, a 92-bed behavioral health hospital in Johnston, CO, has announced that it will permanently close and lay off all 158 employees. The hospital had made headlines in 2023 when state regulators found patient safety…

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