Private Equity

Private equity firms were involved in 280 physician medical group transactions in 2024, accounting for 59% of total healthcare deals that year, according to VMG Health’s 2025 Healthcare M&A Report released April 22. This marks the lowest share of private…

Private equity firms are recalibrating their approach to physician practice acquisitions, seeking new avenues for growth and profitability in a shifting healthcare landscape, according to VMG Health’s 2025 Healthcare M&A Report, released on April 22.  Here are 10 trends affecting…

In an April 16 report by Nashville, Tenn.-based law firm Bass, Berry & Sims, the authors recount ongoing efforts by several states to increase scrutiny over private equity deals in physician practice deals.  Here are three takeaways from the report:…

Here are five numbers on the presence of private equity in healthcare in the last year: Seven — The number of states who have introduced bills to increase scrutiny over private equity deals in the healthcare industry, California being the…

In an April 15 commentary, Forbes chairman and editor-in-chief Steve Forbes outlined what he believes are misconceptions and over-generalizations about private investment activity in healthcare. Here’s an overview of Mr. Forbes’ commentary:  1. Mr. Forbes presents the idea that private…

As investor interest in cardiology continues to surge, private equity has become an increasingly prominent force shaping the landscape of the specialty.  At the same time, heightened concerns over physician autonomy and long-term practice stability are prompting many cardiology groups…

Lawmakers in Oregon are considering a bill for the second time that would impose stricter regulations on corporate ownership of physicians' offices and medical clinics, The Oregonian/OregonLive reported March 5. 

Here are three recent studies, policy updates and market trends that could affect healthcare private equity groups in the near future:  

Private equity ownership of medical groups likely connects to higher rates of physician turnover according to a study published in JAMA Feb. 14. 

The California Legislature has introduced a bill that would increase scrutiny over private equity transactions in healthcare after Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a similar bill last year, according to a Feb. 17 article from the Polsinelli law firm published by…