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%

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Tracked Locations

AZ (1)

Phoenix

854 Main St

Phoenix, AZ 85001

555-339-7192

CO (1)

Denver

4709 Main St

Denver, CO 80201

555-773-6929

NC (1)

Raleigh

4810 Main St

Raleigh, NC 27601

555-395-2457

PA (2)

Philadelphia

5868 Main St

Philadelphia, PA 19019

555-801-3474

Pittsburgh

4293 Main St

Pittsburgh, PA 15201

555-461-1582

TX (3)

Austin

469 Main St

Austin, TX 73301

555-570-2608

Austin

9200 Main St

Austin, TX 73301

555-512-4235

San Antonio

9787 Main St

San Antonio, TX 78201

555-268-9226