Lexology March 27, 2024
While private equity (PE) investments in healthcare have long been subject to scrutiny, as PE investment in healthcare has grown sizably over the last decade, so too has the concern from federal and state regulatory bodies surrounding this type of investment. Here we explore some of the ongoing and emerging issues regarding PE in the healthcare sector, including the recent Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) rulemaking on PE transparency requirements.
PE in Healthcare: A Brief History and Recent Concerns
The concern about money in healthcare, and its impact on professional judgment, is a longstanding one. As far back as the 1930s, investment by nonhealthcare professionals in the healthcare industry has attracted the interest of regulatory bodies. Due to...