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Cardiology – Q4 2021 Acquisition Activity and Outlook

Cardiology – Q4 2021 Acquisition Activity and Outlook

January 18, 2022|Cardiology|

Two Cardiology Platforms Form in Q4; Expect a Tipping Point in 2022 as More PE Platforms are Established

The 4th quarter of 2021 delivered two reported cardiology platform acquisitions, signaling an imminent wave of increasing private equity investments into the specialty.

Behavioral Health – Q4 2021 Acquisition Activity and Outlook

Behavioral Health – Q4 2021 Acquisition Activity and Outlook

January 18, 2022|Behavioral Health, Healthcare|

Behavioral Health Acquisitions Peak at Year End: Mental Health and Addiction are Top Consolidators

The fourth quarter of 2021 delivered forty-two reported behavioral health acquisitions, reaching a new peak level for the 2021 calendar year. Mental health and addiction treatment continues to be at the forefront of consolidation. A few notable deals from the period are highlighted below.

Hospice and home health care industry: Is now the time to sell?

Hospice and home health care industry: Is now the time to sell?

November 1, 2021|Blogs, Healthcare|

The home health care and hospice industry is expected to continue its fast growth rate resulting in business owners reviewing when it may be the best time to sell.

Hospice and home health care: A compelling growth story

Hospice and home health care: A compelling growth story

October 26, 2021|Blogs, Healthcare|

The hospice and home health care industry is expected to grow strongly over the foreseeable future, driven by powerful demographic trends, including a rising elderly population, longer life spans and more chronic and age-related illnesses.

Women’s Health – Q3 2021 Acquisition Activity and Outlook

Women’s Health – Q3 2021 Acquisition Activity and Outlook

October 15, 2021|Women's Health|

As Predicted, Women’s Health Deal Activity Rebounds to a New High as Geographic Expansion Continues

The third quarter of 2021 delivered five reported Women's Health practice acquisitions, increasing to the highest level over the past year. In August, United Women's Healthcare, backed by Atlas Partners, announced the acquisition of Women's Health USA, creating the largest women's health practice management company in the country.

Urology – Q3 2021 Acquisition Activity and Outlook

Urology – Q3 2021 Acquisition Activity and Outlook

October 15, 2021|Urology|

Urology Practice Acquisitions Fall to a Six Month Low. Is a Q4 Rebound In Process?

The third quarter of 2021 did not have any major reported urology practice acquisitions, coming down from the peak activity in Q1. The latest deal closed in May, when Genesis Healthcare Partners inked a platform partnership with Triton Pacific Capital Partners to form Urology Partners of America (UPA).

Orthopedics – Q3 2021 Acquisition Activity and Outlook

Orthopedics – Q3 2021 Acquisition Activity and Outlook

October 15, 2021|Orthopedics|

Orthopedic Practice Acquisitions Surge in the Third Quarter Indicating a Potential Tipping Point

The third quarter of 2021 delivered seven reported orthopedic practice acquisitions, increasing to a new quarterly high for the year. This could be an indication the consolidation is transitioning from Early Pioneering to Geographic Expansion representing an increased opportunity for selling physician owners.

Ophthalmology – Q3 2021 Acquisition Activity and Outlook

Ophthalmology – Q3 2021 Acquisition Activity and Outlook

October 15, 2021|Ophthalmology|

Ophthalmology Practice Acquisitions Continue Strong as Investors Seek to Build Their Networks

The third quarter of 2021 delivered twenty-two reported ophthalmology practice acquisitions, continuing the high levels of M&A activity within the specialty. Notably, Covenant Physician Partners, based in Nashville, finalized a major acquisition of Marietta Eye Clinic in July.

Home Health & Hospice – Q3 2021 Acquisition Activity and Outlook

Home Health & Hospice – Q3 2021 Acquisition Activity and Outlook

October 15, 2021|Home Health & Hospice|

Transaction Volume Continues to Increase Across Home Health & Hospice Reaching Peak Levels

The third quarter of 2021 delivered forty-seven reported home health acquisitions, increasing to peaks levels over the past year. In August, LHC Group announced the acquisition of three home health, hospice, and palliative care providers, including Cavalier Healthcare Services, a home health agency serving Alexandria, Virginia and surrounding markets.

Gastroenterology – Q3 2021 Acquisition Activity and Outlook

Gastroenterology – Q3 2021 Acquisition Activity and Outlook

October 15, 2021|Gastroenterology|

Gastroenterology Acquisition Activity Dipped Slightly in Q3 2021, Normalizing from Q1’s Peak Level

The third quarter of 2021 delivered seven reported gastroenterology practice acquisitions, normalizing from the peak level we reported in the second quarter. In July, GI Alliance announced an expansion into Utah by partnering with Utah Gastroenterology.