2026: Healthcare-Specific Private Equity Reporting Requirements Set to Go Into Effect

Healthcare Transactions attorney John Saran was cited in a Health Exec article examining new state laws taking effect in 2026 that will increase oversight of private equity involvement in healthcare. The piece highlighted recent developments in Massachusetts, Oregon and California, including expanded reporting obligations and new restrictions affecting management services organizations and corporate practice of medicine compliance. It also noted the growing likelihood that these state-level approaches will shape regulatory trends nationwide. Mr. Saran emphasized that regulators are increasingly directing their attention toward not only healthcare entities, but also on the investors behind them.

"One thing I tell private equity sponsors is, this is one of the first times that you have this direct line from regulator to the private equity sponsor. They are now focused directly on you all and what you do," he said.

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