Washington State Investment Board
Coverage of Washington State Investment Board in the Nexus archive.
- Private equity might dodge state laws by partnering with healthcare nonprofits
A nonprofit hospice in Washington partnered with Compassus, a private equity-backed company, leading to operational changes that pressured staff to increase patient visits and falsify documents. Critics warn that such joint ventures may bypass state laws aimed at regulating private equity in healthcare.
- Private equity might dodge state laws by partnering with healthcare nonprofits
Private equity-backed Compassus partnered with nonprofit Providence in a joint venture, leading to operational changes that increased patient visit demands and raised concerns about substandard care. Critics worry state laws targeting private equity in healthcare may not apply to such joint ventures.
- Private equity might dodge state laws by partnering with healthcare nonprofits
A nonprofit hospice partnered with Compassus, a private equity-backed company, leading to operational changes that pressured staff to increase patient visits and altered documentation practices. State laws targeting private equity in healthcare may not fully address such joint ventures, raising concerns about oversight.
- Private equity might dodge state laws by partnering with healthcare nonprofits
A nonprofit hospice in Washington partnered with private equity-backed Compassus in a joint venture, leading to operational changes that increased patient loads and pressured staff to falsify documents, raising concerns about state laws regulating private equity in healthcare. The partnership has resulted in staff departures and safety issues, with critics fearing existing regulations may not cover such ventures.
- Private equity might dodge state laws by partnering with healthcare nonprofits
A nonprofit hospice partnered with a private equity-backed company in a joint venture, leading to increased patient care demands and operational changes that staff describe as harmful. Concerns are growing that such partnerships may circumvent new state laws aimed at regulating private equity in healthcare.
- Private equity might dodge state laws by partnering with healthcare nonprofits
A nonprofit hospice partnered with a private equity-backed company, leading to operational changes that pressured staff to increase patient visits and engage in unethical practices. Critics worry state laws targeting private equity in healthcare may not cover such joint ventures, risking patient safety and community health.
- WA pension plans should divest from fossil fuel companies
The Washington State Investment Board, which manages pension funds, should divest from fossil fuel holdings as per state Democratic Party guidance.