beBright Acquires The Smile Spot Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics 

beBright Acquires The Smile Spot Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics 

On December 18, beBright announced that it acquired The Smile Spot Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics.  The Smile Spot Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics is a pediatric dental practice with one location in Southbury, Connecticut. According to its website, there are two physicians on staff.  BeBright is a doctor-owned and -led pediatric dentistry and orthodontic services organization based in Minnetonka, Minnesota. The company was created by New York-based private equity firm InTandem Capital Partners in June 2023.  According to data in the LevinPro HC database, there have been 464th Physician Medical Group acquisitions announced throughout 2024, including 234 in the... Read More »
Guardian Pharmacy Enters New Jersey Through Partnership with Freedom Pharmacy

Guardian Pharmacy Enters New Jersey Through Partnership with Freedom Pharmacy

Atlanta, Georgia-based Guardian Pharmacy Services announced that Freedom Pharmacy is joining the Guardian family. This partnership expands Guardian’s Mid-Atlantic footprint and marks its first venture into New Jersey. Freedom Pharmacy is an independent long-term care (LTC) pharmacy based in Randolph, New Jersey. Founded in 2022 by a group of pharmacists, each with more than 35 years of industry experience, Freedom Pharmacy serves more than 1,300 residents. Guardian Pharmacy Services is one of the nation’s largest LTC pharmacy companies. Guardian’s pharmacies provide client services and resident care to long-term care communities, including assisted living and skilled nursing,... Read More »
Aspirion Expands Revenue Cycle Management Capabilities With Boost Healthcare Acquisition

Aspirion Expands Revenue Cycle Management Capabilities With Boost Healthcare Acquisition

Aspirion has announced the acquisition of Boost Healthcare, bolstering its revenue cycle management (RCM) services and furthering its mission to secure rightful reimbursement for healthcare providers through technology solutions. Boost Healthcare is an Alameda, California-based firm focused on helping healthcare providers identify and recover revenue. The Boost Healthcare team works to improve overall revenue by recovering denied and underpaid claims from commercial and government payers. Aspirion is a RCM company that helps hospitals and physicians recover otherwise lost claims revenue from motor vehicle accidents, workers compensation, the Veteran’s Administration and Tricare as... Read More »
PE-Backed Solis Mammography Enters San Antonio Market With Acquisition

PE-Backed Solis Mammography Enters San Antonio Market With Acquisition

Solis Mammography announced on December 17 that it has expanded into San Antonio, Texas with the purchase of Avestēe Women’s Imaging Centers. Avestēe Women’s Imaging Centers was founded in 2013 by radiologist Suzanne Dabbous, MD following the FDA approval of digital breast tomosynthesis, hoping to introduce the new technology to south-central Texas. Avestēe has grown to include four centers in San Antonio, with two more in the communities of Boerne and Spring Branch, Texas. Solis Mammography, a portfolio company of Madison Dearborn Partners since August 2018, is the largest independent provider of mammography and breast health services in the United States with more than 141... Read More »
Health Advocates Network Announced Fourth Deal of Q4 2024

Health Advocates Network Announced Fourth Deal of Q4 2024

Health Advocates Network continues to expand with the acquisition of Staff America Medical Staffing. The deal was announced and closed on December 16, 2024. Staff America Medical Staffing is based in Ocala, Florida, and specializes in placing registered nurses, licensed practical nurses/licensed vocational nurses and therapists on both local and travel assignments in Florida and the Midwest. It was founded in 2001. Health Advocates Network specializes in healthcare staffing solutions, providing a range of services within the healthcare sector. The company was founded in 2020 and is based in Boca Raton, Florida. Staff America founder and CEO Michael Arthur will remain involved with Staff... Read More »
Avenues Home Care Expands Footprint in Texas With Clear Path Home Care Acquisition

Avenues Home Care Expands Footprint in Texas With Clear Path Home Care Acquisition

Avenues Home Care has announced its expansion into six new locations across Dallas and surrounding Texas communities through the acquisition of Clear Path Home Care. Clear Path Home Care is a family-owned company dedicated to providing non-medical senior home care services in North Texas. The company specializes in 24-hour care, Alzheimer’s and dementia care, stroke care, companion care, veterans’ care and homemaker services to help with meals, laundry and everyday activities. Avenues Home Care provides personalized homecare services for adults, seniors and veterans. The company is backed by Nashville, Tennessee-based private equity firm Capital Alignment Partners. With this acquisition,... Read More »
Nationwide Medical Announces Partnership With Heritage Group

Nationwide Medical Announces Partnership With Heritage Group

Nationwide Medical announced on December 12 that it has formed a growth partnership with Nashville, Tennessee-based Heritage Group. Nationwide Medical is a national provider of home medical equipment and clinical services for patients with chronic sleep and respiratory conditions. Headquartered in Calabasas, California, Nationwide operates in 49 states and serves more than 100,000 patients. Founded in 1986, Heritage Group is a healthcare-focused private equity firm with approximately $1 billion in capital under management. Heritage seeks to make majority and meaningful minority investments in high‐growth healthcare services and healthcare technology businesses that address the challenges... Read More »
Espire Dental Acquires Sauvage and Tranquility Dental Wellness 

Espire Dental Acquires Sauvage and Tranquility Dental Wellness 

On December 13, Espire Dental announced that it completed the acquisition of two dental practices: Sauvage PLLC and Tranquility Dental Wellness. The financial terms were not disclosed.  Sauvage PLLC is a five-practice dental service organization (DSO) located in Seattle, Washington. It is run by Dr. Paul Sauvage and has been providing dental care for more than 20 years.  Tranquility Dental Wellness, a portfolio company of private equity firm Rallyday Partners, operates out of four locations in the state of Washington: Tumwater, Tacoma, Spanaway and Lacey. According to its website, there are seven physicians on staff.  Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Denver,... Read More »
Epiphany Dermatology Acquires Center for Dermatology 

Epiphany Dermatology Acquires Center for Dermatology 

Epiphany Dermatology, based out of Austin, Texas, announced on December 9 that it acquired the Center for Dermatology. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.  Founded in 2006, Center for Dermatology provides dermatologic care and cosmetic services to patients in Lakeville, Minnesota, and surrounding communities. According to its website, the practice has one provider (Dr. Robert Zabel, DO) and one physician assistant (Sheila Cavallaro, PA-C) on staff.  Through its partnerships with dermatologists in more than 95 locations in 15 states, Epiphany Dermatology provides general dermatology, skin cancer care, Mohs surgery, cosmetic services and additional dermatologic... Read More »
JAG-ONE Physical Therapy Acquires Monmouth Rehab Professionals 

JAG-ONE Physical Therapy Acquires Monmouth Rehab Professionals 

On December 13, JAG-ONE Physical Therapy, a portfolio company of private equity firm Pamlico Capital, announced that it acquired Monmouth Rehab Professionals.   Monmouth Rehab Professionals provides physical and occupational therapy services out of three locations in New Jersey; Manalapan, Jackson and South Amboy.  JAG-ONE Physical Therapy is a comprehensive physical and occupational therapy company with more than 135 locations throughout New York City’s five boroughs, as well as in New Jersey, Westchester, Rockland, Long Island and Pennsylvania. JAG-ONE Physical Therapy specializes in general orthopedic, sports and soft tissue injuries with a personalized treatment... Read More »