Over the next few years, Medicare will significantly change how it pays hospitals, physicians and other providers. This is sparking a gold rush among investors. BDO, a leading management consulting firm, released a report last month describing significantly increased private equity investment in long-term care facilities, rehabilitation facilities and home health agencies. BDO reported 79 deals in 2015, in which private equity sponsors invested $5.92 billion, up from just $1.67 billion in 2014. The previous high-water mark was $3.58 billion in 2011.
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