Congressional Committees Advance Legislation on Private Equity Investments in Healthcare
This week, two U.S. House of Representatives committees advanced separate bills with provisions aimed at obtaining more information on private equity investments in certain healthcare providers. These legislative efforts reflect increased congressional interest in understanding the effects of private equity investments on the healthcare system, healthcare costs and patient medical bills. Some members of Congress have expressed concerns about the recent trend of private equity firm acquisitions of physician practices, emergency departments, nursing homes and hospitals.