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Top Healthcare M&A Deals of Q1:26

Top Healthcare M&A Deals of Q1:26

In the first quarter of 2026, investors and dealmakers have announced a total of 549 healthcare transactions, a small increase over volume in Q4:25, according to LevinPro HC’s upcoming quarterly Health Care M&A Report. Below, we’ve highlighted several notable deals that stood out to our editorial team. Boston Scientific Corp.’s purchase of Penumbra, Inc. On January 15, Boston Scientific announced that it was acquiring Penumbra, Inc., for $14.5 billion, marking the largest deal of the year so far.  Penumbra is a thrombectomy company focused on developing technologies for challenging medical conditions such as ischemic stroke, venous thromboembolism and acute limb ischemia. Its... Read More »
Navigating Complexity: AHLA 2026 Health Care Transactions Conference Recap

Navigating Complexity: AHLA 2026 Health Care Transactions Conference Recap

The American Health Law Association’s 2026 Health Care Transactions Conference brought together leading healthcare attorneys, private equity investors and M&A advisors to explore the latest legal, regulatory and strategic challenges shaping healthcare M&A. Held April 13-15, 2026 at the Grand Hyatt Nashville, the event served as a key forum for examining the evolving dealmaking landscape in 2026. Panels throughout the conference underscored the growing complexity of healthcare transactions as regulatory scrutiny intensifies and policy uncertainty persists. Antitrust and regulatory panels featured direct insights from FTC representatives, state attorneys general and CMS officials on... Read More »
Lilly Acquires Kelonia Therapeutics for $3.25 Billion Upfront 

Lilly Acquires Kelonia Therapeutics for $3.25 Billion Upfront 

Lilly announced that it acquired Kelonia Therapeutics for an upfront price of $3.25 billion.   For Lilly, Kirkland & Ellis LLP is acting as legal counsel. For Kelonia, Jefferies LLC is acting as financial advisor, and Goodwin Procter LLP is acting as legal counsel.  Under the terms of the agreement, Kelonia shareholders will receive up to $7 billion in cash, inclusive of an upfront payment of $3.25 billion, and subsequent payments upon achievement of certain clinical, regulatory and commercial milestones.  Kelonia Therapeutics is a clinical-stage... Read More »
beBright Acquires Pediatric Dentistry of Shreveport-Bossier 

beBright Acquires Pediatric Dentistry of Shreveport-Bossier 

beBright, a doctor-owned and -led pediatric dentistry and orthodontic services organization, announced that it acquired Pediatric Dentistry of Shreveport-Bossier for an undisclosed sum.   Pediatric Dentistry of Shreveport-Bossier is a pediatric dental practice with six locations in Louisiana. According to its website, the practice is run by a team of seven dentists.  beBright is based in Minnetonka, Minnesota. The company was created by New York-based private equity firm InTandem Capital Partners in June 2023.  This transaction marks beBright’s second acquisition of the year, expanding its presence in... Read More »
Montecito Medical Acquires 3 North Carolina Medical Outpatient Buildings 

Montecito Medical Acquires 3 North Carolina Medical Outpatient Buildings 

On April 16, Montecito Medical Real Estate announced its ninth transaction of the year with the purchase of a three medical outpatient building (MOB) portfolio.   The portfolio includes two facilities in Wilmington, North Carolina and one in Shallotte, North Carolina. The MOBs comprise nearly 92,000 square feet and are 100% occupied by EmergeOrtho.  Montecito Medical Real Estate specializes in healthcare-related real estate acquisitions and funding. Since 2006, it has completed transactions totaling more than $6.5 billion in medical and veterinary real estate.  “Our relationship with EmergeOrtho spans more than... Read More »
H2 Health Acquires Advanced Physical Therapy 

H2 Health Acquires Advanced Physical Therapy 

H2 Health, a portfolio company of Grant Avenue Capital, LLC, has expanded its presence with the acquisition of Advanced Physical Therapy (APT).  APT is a physical therapy and rehabilitation practice with six locations in the Little Rock, Arkansas market.  H2 Health provides physical therapy and rehabilitation services. It operates more than 300 clinics across 13 states.  The acquisition of APT expands H2 Health into a new state and further demonstrates H2’s ability to execute growth. H2 Health is already a leading provider in states adjacent to Arkansas including more than 70 locations in Texas and more than 25 locations in... Read More »

Healthcare M&A Deal Volume Stalls in Q1:26, According to Acquisition Data from LevinPro HC

NEW CANAAN, CT – April 15, 2026 –Healthcare M&A activity virtually flatlined in Q1:26, with 549 publicly announced transactions across 17 sectors, according to data captured in the LevinPro HC platform. Activity in Q1:26 was marginally higher than the 542 deals announced in the fourth quarter of 2025. A year-over-year comparison with Q1:25 is even more negligible, with a decline of less than 1% in volume. Approximately 70% (386 deals) of all transactions were for companies in the healthcare services sectors, such as Physician Medical Groups (145), Medical Outpatient Buildings (69), Home Health & Hospice (34) and Behavioral Health Care (24). The most active sector within the... Read More »
MKH Capital Partners Acquires Haven Health Management & United Billing Solutions 

MKH Capital Partners Acquires Haven Health Management & United Billing Solutions 

MKH Capital Partners, based in Miami, Florida, reported on April 13 that it acquired Haven Health Management and United Billing Solutions.  Moelis & Company, McDermott Will & Schulte and Berger Singerman LLP acted as advisors. The financial terms were not disclosed.  Haven Health Management is a leading provider of addiction and mental health treatment services across the country. With a network of facilities that includes detox centers, residential treatment centers and outpatient programs, Haven Health Management is dedicated to helping individuals achieve long-term recovery from addiction. Haven Health... Read More »
Bridge Dental Group Expands in California 

Bridge Dental Group Expands in California 

Bridge Dental Group, founded by Dr. Peter Theurer, announced that it acquired Foothill Family Dental Group and Peak Dental Specialists.  Foothill Family Dental Group is a dental practice based in Glendora, California. According to its website, there are three dentists on staff.  Run by eight doctors, Peak Dental Specialists operates out of one location in Glendora, California.   Bridge Dental Group is a dental support organization based in Cottonwood Heights, Utah. It operates more than 25 dental practices across the country.  These additions mark Bridge Dental Group’s third and fourth practices in California and its... Read More »
eHealth M&A Deal Volume Increases 21% in Q1:26, According to Acquisition Data from LevinPro HC

eHealth M&A Deal Volume Increases 21% in Q1:26, According to Acquisition Data from LevinPro HC

NEW CANAAN, CT – April 14, 2026 –eHealth M&A activity increased sharply in the first quarter of 2026, rising to 63 transactions, according to data captured in the LevinPro HC platform. This marks a 21% increase from the 52 deals reported in Q4:25, but a 25% decrease from the 84 deals announced in Q1:25.  Companies and firms offering medical practice management software (MPMS), which helps healthcare practices and providers manage backend operations, were the most popular targets in the first quarter, with 17 deals, or 27% of all activity. This is a small rise from the 14 deals reported in Q4:25 and the 12 deals announced in Q1:25. Revenue cycle management firms (RCM) were also popular... Read More »