Pluribus News: Tool ranks states by private equity buyout risk

Pluribus News: Tool ranks states by private equity buyout risk

April 9, 2024 – State policy-focused news site Pluribus News reported on the launch of the Private Equity State Risk Index, noting that “private equity buyouts are shaking up health care, housing, jobs and pensions for millions of Americans, but some states are feeling their effects more than others.”

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December 26, 2023 – The New York Times covered a major new study that found that rate of serious medical complications increased in hospitals after they were purchased by private equity investment firms.

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Denver Post: Colorado AG breaks up anesthesiology monopoly that dominated Denver and Durango health care markets

Denver Post: Colorado AG breaks up anesthesiology monopoly that dominated Denver and Durango health care markets

February 26, 2024 – The Denver Post covers the settlement by the Colorado Attorney General with private equity-owned U.S. Anesthesiology Partners

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S&P: US private equity portfolio company bankruptcies spiked to record high in 2023

S&P: US private equity portfolio company bankruptcies spiked to record high in 2023

January 11, 2024 – S&P reported on private equity portfolio company bankruptcies reaching a record high in 2023.

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