Federal bill targeting private equity would have ‘chilling effect’ on assisted living investment,...
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 07, 2024
Proposed federal legislation targeted increased transparency and accountability for private equity in healthcare, if passed, would have a “chilling effect” on future investment in assisted living and...
Senior living providers must show their value to combat ‘new normal’ of negative scrutiny: speaker
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 02, 2024
As senior living providers adapt to the “new normal” of negative lay media attention and calls for federal oversight, they must step into the role of educator and share with lawmakers and others how...
Private equity healthcare bankruptcies spiked in 2023, with more expected this year
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Apr 18, 2024
Private equity healthcare bankruptcies hit a record high last year, with more expected this year, according to nonprofit Private Equity Stakeholder Project.
California bill would impose more controls on private equity investments in healthcare
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Apr 09, 2024
A bill under consideration by the California State Legislature would “add scrutiny on private equity companies when considering healthcare investments, amplifying the pressure already imposed by enforcement...
Federal government to investigate private equity’s influence on nursing homes, HCBS, home health
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Mar 07, 2024
The Justice Department, Federal Trade Commission and Health and Human Services Department have announced plans to jointly investigate private equity’s influence on healthcare.
Merger, acquisition activity lags across healthcare
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Mar 05, 2024
Deal activity declined last year across nearly every segment of healthcare, according to newly released data from Irving Levin Associates
Legislation aims to increase scrutiny of private equity healthcare acquisitions
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 27, 2024
Legislation introduced by California Attorney General Rob Bonta and Assembly Speaker pro Tempore Jim Wood (D-Healdsburg) in the Golden State would give the attorney general oversight of private equity...
Senators ask for federal study of assisted living, seek consumer feedback, ponder oversight
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 26, 2024
The spotlight on the assisted living industry got a little hotter on Thursday as congressional leaders called for a government study on industry pricing and transparency, announced a website and email...
Private equity acquisition of hospitals may increase adverse events
Dec 26, 2023
Medicare beneficiaries admitted to private equity hospitals experienced increase in hospital-acquired conditions
Invesque makes addition, dispositions and operator transitions
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 10, 2023
Invesque continued to adjust its portfolio through an addition, dispositions and operator transitions in the third quarter and afterward, the Fishers, IN-based healthcare real estate company reported as...