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Mission or Margin: How Nonprofits Are Becoming Private Equity in Disguise

The Betrayal of the Nonprofit Promise Fifty years ago, the American nonprofit sector was anchored by trust. Community hospitals, faith-based charities, and behavioral health providers existed to fill the gaps left by markets and government alike. But in 2025, a darker transformation is unfolding. Large nonprofit health systems are increasingly behaving like private equity (PE) […]

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Behavioral Health Acquisitions Surge: What’s Happening?

Have you ever wondered who owns your local mental health clinic or rehab center? It turns out, many of these facilities are now owned by private equity firms and other for-profit companies. This trend has grown significantly over the last decade, raising important questions about the future of behavioral healthcare. Let’s dive into the findings […]

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