KSFR interview: PESP on PE in NM hospitals
New Mexico ranks highest in private equity ownership of private hospitals In a recent interview with KSFR Radio in Santa Fe, New Mexico, Eileen O’Grady, former Director of Programs at PESP, shared concerns…
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PESP talks private equity and the pending Walgreens acquisition on the Oddly Specific Podcast with Meredith Lynch
Earlier this month, PESP’s Executive Director, Jim Baker, joined Meredith Lynch on the Oddly Specific podcast to shed light on the ever-expanding influence of the private equity industry. With assets under management skyrocketing to over $22…
Private equity’s grip on private duty nursing leads to higher costs, reduced care for medically complex children & adults
PESP released a new report, “Private equity’s investments in private duty nursing,” which exposes how the private equity business model could exacerbate staffing shortages and compromise care for children and adults with complex medical needs who rely…
Private Equity Health Care Acquisitions – June 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 healthcare buyouts,…
PESP in the News – June 2025
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 June 2025. Featured coverage Why Is BlackRock Gunning to…
Passage of Big Beautiful Bill is devastating blow to working class, huge win for private equity
Today, Congress passed the Republican budget bill in a devastating blow to millions of working class Americans and a huge win for the private equity industry and its billionaire backers. The passage of this bill represents…
Private Equity in Healthcare – PESP’s June 2025 Roundup
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…
PESP featured in More Perfect Union video about Crozer hospital closures in Pennsylvania
In a recent video from More Perfect Union titled “What Happens When Private Equity Comes to Your Town’s Hospital”, PESP’s Healthcare Director Mary Bugbee explains…
Private Equity Health Care Acquisitions – May 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 healthcare buyouts,…
PESP presents at National Disability Rights Network annual convening
For decades, the landscape of Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) services has been characterized by small, regional non-profit providers. But in recent years, a powerful player has taken control of the field: private equity firms. These firms have…
Private equity’s growing role in healthcare bankruptcies leaves patients vulnerable
A recent Guardian investigation highlights how private equity’s growing role in healthcare bankruptcies leaves vulnerable patients with little recourse. The story highlights the plight of people like Gene Davis, who endured multiple surgeries and implant failures, only to…
PESP in the News – May 2025
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 May 2025. Featured coverage Rio Grande LNG Expansion: a…
