Becker's Healthcare October 31, 2025
The rapid expansion of private equity’s influence in healthcare has impacted competition, affordability, safety and worker welfare in the industry, according to a report published by the Center for American Progress Oct. 30.
According to a February report by Cherry Bekaert, a national accounting and business firm, private equity investments in healthcare have soared over the last decade, from $5 billion in 2000 to an estimated $104 billion in 2024.
While private equity’s presence in healthcare isn’t always negative — as some firms partner with physician practices and other organizations to provide financial and administrative support — it is traditionally associated with a focus on short-term revenue generation and investor profit.
This approach to healthcare transactions often...
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