Women’s Health Report – Q1 2021 Acquisition Activity and Outlook
Q1 Women’s Health Deals with Private Equity Remain Steady. Investor Activity Indicators Suggest Growth Through 2021.
The first quarter of 2021 delivered three reported Women's Health practice acquisitions. Notably, Shore Capital Partners announced the formation of Together Women's Health, a leading network of integrated women’s healthcare providers with founding practices in greater Detroit.
FOCUS Healthcare Team was one of the Most Active Investment Banking Groups – 2020 Ophthalmology Deals
Our research on ophthalmology transactions in 2020 showed that roughly half of seller groups were represented by an investment banker or M&A advisor.
70% of Larger Physician Groups Use an Investment Banker
An investment banker specialized in medical practice deals can greatly improve the process and outcome of a sale.
Women’s Health Deals Are Heating Up
Even with the chilling effects of COVID-19, 2020 was the biggest deal year yet for private equity's investment in women's health practices (in terms of transaction count).
2020 Marked by Mostly Small Deals in Dermatology
Members of the FOCUS Healthcare team counted approximately 25 closed dermatology transactions in 2020. Of those, fifteen were for small single-dermatologist practices. Ten deals were for two-dermatology practices, and five deals were for three-to six physician groups.
How a Capital Gains Tax Change Could Affect Medical Practice Sales
With President Biden's inauguration today, many are wondering about potential tax changes that could take place in the near future.
2020 Ophthalmology Deals, By Number of Selling Doctors
We looked at completed ophthalmology deals in 2020 to understand different practice sizes that transacted. A couple of items are of note ...
2021 is off to a Fast Start for Gastroenterology
Gastroenterology deals have been accelerating, with eight closed transactions in Q4 2020 and another eight already closed (as of Jan 19) in 2021. We believe this will be a very big year for GI.
Private Equity Moving Outside Surgical Specialties
In many ways, the third wave of private equity investment in physician-owned businesses is starting to mature. We view this third wave as having started around 2015 with investments in ophthalmology and dermatology practices. Earlier investments in radiology and emergency medicine, or pure-play ASCs, are really part of an earlier wave.