Explore the issues

Find more information on the issues deeply affected by private equity investments:

News and blog

Private Equity Healthcare Acquisitions – January 2023

In light of the growing 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…

News and blog

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…

News and blog

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…

News and blog

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…

News and blog

PESP supports striking NYC nurses

PESP response to NY nurse strike Private equity and the need for better pay and safer staffing in the nursing field 7,000 nurses from two NYC hospitals went on strike Monday, calling for…

Sign up to our newsletter to receive news and updates from PESP

Click here