Keckley Report December 20, 2021
Private equity’s impact in healthcare delivery accelerated during the pandemic. Next year, it’s likely to continue with profound implications for traditional providers. The facts are these:
Market Conditions in 2022 are Favorable for Private Equity Investments in Healthcare Services
The pandemic has created financial challenges for hospitals, long-term care providers and specialty services providers. Operating costs for staffing in hospitals hardest hit by the pandemic have eroded margins. Medicare and private insurers have cut reimbursement. Federal policies that discourage hospital consolidation and encourage greater price transparency have bipartisan support. Affordability and uneven access are growing concerns to voters. The transition from fee-for-service to value-based care via alternative payment programs has been disappointing prompting policymakers to re-think their strategies.
Collectively, these...
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