Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://gographicsoutput.com/video/PWC0yuo0Cxt.html Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Youre Being Lied To About Private Equity | Truth Complex [BbUXlBdBdOZ] Health Updated on August 05, 2026 EDT — Published on August 05, 2026 EDT In the last 18 months, at least eight US hospitals have closed their doors after being bought and sold by private equity firms. For years, the private equity industry has stirred controversy when its investments in healthcare, retail, and restaurants have gone south. When criticized, the industry usually defends itself by pointing to workers' retirement pensions, saying they grow faster because they're invested in PE. But does PE really get the best returns of any investment? Business Insider Producer Elizabeth McCauley sifts through the noise of industry reports and marketing and talks to experts to find out the truth behind this secretive industry. If you want to check out the sources that informed this video, we made a reading list for you: CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Introduction 01:40 - Winners & Losers 04:36 - Tricks of the Trade 07:45 - PE & Healthcare 13:42 - The Pitch 15:53 - The Returns 24:07 - Inflection Point 28:58 - Pressure's On ------------------------------------------------------ #privateequity #pension #economy #truthcomplex Business Insider tells you all you need to know about business, finance, tech, retail, and more. MORE TRUTH COMPLEX VIDEOS: You're Being Lied To About 5G You're Being Lied To About Ozempic You're Being Lied To About Ocean Plastic Visit our homepage for the top stories of the day: Business Insider on Facebook: Business Insider on Instagram: Business Insider on Twitter: Business Insider on Snapchat: Business Insider on TikTok: You're Being Lied To About Private Equity | Truth Complex | Business Insider bYmHQEKQqrh fopMcy8t0Nb Pr1vAwxpOm0 03xGfSzjiBa LO3cQPNZ1BN tL5f6g49lID
In the last 18 months, at least eight US hospitals have closed their doors after being bought and sold by private equity firms. For years, the private equity industry has stirred controversy when its investments in healthcare, retail, and restaurants have gone south. When criticized, the industry usually defends itself by pointing to workers' retirement pensions, saying they grow faster because they're invested in PE. But does PE really get the best returns of any investment? Business Insider Producer Elizabeth McCauley sifts through the noise of industry reports and marketing and talks to experts to find out the truth behind this secretive industry. If you want to check out the sources that informed this video, we made a reading list for you: CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Introduction 01:40 - Winners & Losers 04:36 - Tricks of the Trade 07:45 - PE & Healthcare 13:42 - The Pitch 15:53 - The Returns 24:07 - Inflection Point 28:58 - Pressure's On ------------------------------------------------------ #privateequity #pension #economy #truthcomplex Business Insider tells you all you need to know about business, finance, tech, retail, and more. MORE TRUTH COMPLEX VIDEOS: You're Being Lied To About 5G You're Being Lied To About Ozempic You're Being Lied To About Ocean Plastic Visit our homepage for the top stories of the day: Business Insider on Facebook: Business Insider on Instagram: Business Insider on Twitter: Business Insider on Snapchat: Business Insider on TikTok: You're Being Lied To About Private Equity | Truth Complex | Business Insider bYmHQEKQqrh fopMcy8t0Nb Pr1vAwxpOm0 03xGfSzjiBa LO3cQPNZ1BN tL5f6g49lID