NBC News: Senate investigating whether ER care has been harmed by growing role of private-equity firms

NBC News: Senate investigating whether ER care has been harmed by growing role of private-equity firms

NBC News covered the recently announced Senate committee investigation into whether ER care has been harmed by growing role of private-equity firms.

A Senate committee has asked three major private-equity firms for information on how they run or staff hospital emergency departments to see if private equity’s management of a large share of the nation’s ERs has harmed patients

Related Article

WFYI: Indiana housing stock at risk of corporate investment, according to national assessment

WFYI: Indiana housing stock at risk of corporate investment, according to national assessment

April 22, 2024 – Indianapolis NPR station WFYI reported that Indiana is at a higher risk of private, out-of-state companies buying up housing stock, citing the Private Equity State Risk Index.

Housing
Arizona Republic: Why 9 Arizona landlords are being sued over rent hikes — and what to do if yours goes up

Arizona Republic: Why 9 Arizona landlords are being sued over rent hikes — and what to do if yours goes up

March 20, 2024 – The Arizona Republic reported on Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes’ lawsuit against nine Arizona landlords and private equity-backed landlord software company RealPage over rent increases.

Housing
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

Private Equity