Private equity firms provide capital to growing or struggling businesses in exchange for equity. The eventual goal is to sell at a profit with a significant return for the shareholders. Recently, healthcare practices have become a target for private equity acquisition. This chapter discusses the role of private equity in healthcare, including benefits and pitfalls.

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The Role of Private Equity

  • Neil Baum,
  • Marc J. Kahn

摘要

Private equity firms provide capital to growing or struggling businesses in exchange for equity. The eventual goal is to sell at a profit with a significant return for the shareholders. Recently, healthcare practices have become a target for private equity acquisition. This chapter discusses the role of private equity in healthcare, including benefits and pitfalls.