Private equity in pediatrics: Why leaders should pay attention now

Becker’s Hospital Review – Saturday, October 11, 2025
By Thomas J. Kayal

More than half of children’s hospital patients rely on Medicaid or CHIP, yet private equity is moving steadily into pediatrics, a sector that has received far less attention than adult care. While headlines focus on nursing homes, physician groups, and adult hospitals, the risks in pediatrics may be greater and the margin for error much smaller.

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