Delaware Blocks Private Equity from Hospitals | Dover News

Dover News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 30, 2026 · 1m

Delaware is cracking down on private equity’s grip on hospitals with a new law that bans for-profit firms from acquiring nonprofit acute care facilities—only charities or nonprofits can take control. Fueled by fears that profit motives could compromise patient care and inspired by hospital closures in Pennsylvania, the bill also mandates attorney general oversight for any real estate or control transfers to for-profits, with hospitals now responsible for notifying state officials. If signed, this temporary measure—set to expire in July 2028—aims to shield vulnerable communities and preserve…