More Big Deals for Doc Groups

by | May 26, 2017 5:32 pm | Physician Medical Groups, Private Equity | 0 comments

The Physician Medical Group sector started off the year strong and hasn’t lost any momentum as physician groups continue seeking scale to survive. As of May 26, 2017, 77 deals have been announced. The largest disclosed deal was Optum’s (NYSE: UNH) $3.3 billion acquisition of Surgical Care Affiliates, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCAI) in January. In May, the second largest deal of the year was announced. The acquirer, Surgery Partners (NASDAQ: SGRY), operates surgical facilities in the United States. Its target is National Surgical Healthcare,  a portfolio company of Irving Place Capital, for $760 million. National Surgical Healthcare owns and operates 21 surgical facilities in partnership with local... Read More »