Envision Healthcare

PE-Owned1 Documented Impact

KKR acquired Envision in 2018 for $9.4B including $7B in debt. Became poster child for PE surprise billing in healthcare. Filed Chapter 11 in 2023 with $7.7B in debt. ~69,000 physicians and staff affected.

Founded: 1953|Acquired by KKR (Kohlberg Kravis Roberts) (2018)$9.4 billion
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locations tracked

Ownership Information

Envision Healthcare is owned by KKR (Kohlberg Kravis Roberts). Private equity ownership often leads to cost-cutting, price increases, and reduced quality of service as firms prioritize returns for investors over customers and employees.Learn more about PE ownership impact →

Timeline

1953

Envision Healthcare founded

2018

Acquired by KKR (Kohlberg Kravis Roberts) for $9.4 billion

2023CriticalClosure / Bankruptcy

Envision Healthcare collapsed under $7.7B in KKR debt

KKR acquired Envision for $9.4B in 2018, loading massive debt. The company became the poster child for PE surprise billing in healthcare. Filed Chapter 11 in May 2023. ~69,000 physicians and staff affected.

KKR-Backed Envision Healthcare Files for Bankruptcy

New York Times

Before vs. After PE Acquisition

Jobs affected

Reported 2023

Before PE

69,000 employees

After PE

Bankrupt, restructured

100%

Tracked Locations

CA (1)

San Diego

6381 Main St

San Diego, CA 92101

555-423-5496

FL (1)

Miami

85 Main St

Miami, FL 33101

555-381-3216

TN (1)

Nashville

3959 Main St

Nashville, TN 37201

555-429-7733

TX (1)

Dallas

8675 Main St

Dallas, TX 75201

555-364-1407