Private equity investment in healthcare is soaring, as investors have raised large amounts of capital and see attractive opportunities in the industry — especially health services. At the same time, while hospital and health system leaders grapple with narrow operating margins and limited resources, they see exciting possibilities in partnership and joint ventures with PE-based platforms.
In the U.S., where healthcare represents about 20 percent of the economy, a proportional amount of PE is allocated to healthcare investments, representing about $500 billion.
To better understand the forces behind these trends, Becker’s recently spoke with Greg Koonsman, founder and CEO of VMG Health, a full-service healthcare advisory firm with extensive knowledge and expertise related to PE investments in healthcare services. Read more.
