PODCAST: Profits Over Patients - Exposing the Impact of Private Equity in Healthcare

Private equity investment has become an increasingly common force in healthcare. On the surface, these deals often promise efficiency, financial stability, and improved services. But behind the headlines, the reality can be very different, and often troubling, for patients and clinicians alike. In our latest episode of Beyond the Mask, we sat down with Daniel King, DNP, MNA, CRNA, CPPS, CNE and Jennifer Banek, MSN, MHA, CRNA for a candid conversation about how private equity ownership affects anesthesia and beyond.

 Keep in mind, not all private equity is bad or creates the problems we discuss in this episode.

Here’s some of what you’ll hear in this episode:

🚩 Red flags – Leadership churn, “efficiency” buzzwords, inflated wages, and bounced checks.

🩺 Patient safety at risk – Missing equipment, delayed prosthetics, and reduced staffing.

⚖️ Legal & financial fallout – Collapsed malpractice carriers left clinicians exposed.

📢 Advocacy matters – Transparency, documentation, and community awareness drive change.

The opinions voiced in this material are for general information only and are not intended to provide specific financial or tax advice or recommendations for any individual. Please consult with a financial advisor or tax professional for more information based on your specific circumstances.

Investment Advice offered through Private Advisor Group LLC, a Registered Investment Advisor.