Over the last decade, private equity firms have acquired healthcare companies, hospitals, and clinics at an increasing rate. In fact, in those ten years, private equity firms have spent roughly $1 trillion on an estimated 8,000 healthcare deals. This trend is only expected to increase through 2024. However, with the growing presence of private equity in healthcare, investors should expect increased scrutiny by the Department of Justice (DOJ) and other agencies....By: Cozen O'Connor.