For-profit healthcare is booming: See where private equity owns nearly 500 of America's hospitals

Private equity firms own nearly 500 of America's hospitals. Somchai um-im/Getty Images Private equity firms own hundreds of US hospitals, especially in Texas and Louisiana. PE firms typically slash staff and services, like ERs, obstetric wards, and administrative roles. Research on patient outcomes at for-profit hospitals is mixed. Private equity is buying more of America's hospitals — and business is booming. Data compiled by the Private Equity Stakeholder Project, a nonprofit watchdog org...