Private equity owns less than 4% of U.S. hospitals, WashU research finds
October 16, 2026
October 16, 2026
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Oct. 16 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news:
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Private equity owns less than 4% of U.S. hospitals, WashU research finds
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* Study finds private-equity ownership remains limited nationally, with most investors exiting hospital investments within five years.
* Research is the first to provide a clear picture of private equity's footprint in the hospital sector.
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Private equity owns less than 4% of U.S. hospitals, WashU research finds
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* Study finds private-equity ownership remains limited nationally, with most investors exiting hospital investments within five years.
* Research is the first to provide a clear picture of private equity's footprint in the hospital sector.
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