Discussion of the impact of for-profit companies and private equity investments in the health and human service field has grown. There are a host of new studies like NYU Stern Report Urges Regulation Of Private Equity In Healthcare and Private Equity Acquisition Of Primary Care Practices: Modest Growth In Clinicians Offset By Increased Clinician Exits. 

At least seven states have enacted legislation to regulate private equity in health care (see New State Laws Tackle Private Equity’s Growing Role In Health Care). And there is proposed legislation like the Take Back Our Hospitals Act (see Medicare Banned For Private Equity-Owned Nursing Homes Under New Bill). In addition, Congress has begun investigating the effect of private equity investments on the child care…