Insights from McGuireWoods Healthcare Conference: AI Drives Efficiency and Healthcare M&A Growth
AI is surging as a catalyst for healthcare innovation, turning complex data into actionable insights that promise to transform how care is delivered and financed. This rapid rise has sparked interest among providers and investors hoping to harness its capabilities within their operations or portfolios. As healthcare leaders navigate this shift, understanding AI’s practical applications is critical to unlocking its potential. At McGuireWoods’ 21st Annual Healthcare Private Equity and Finance Conference, held May 14-15, 2025, in Chicago, the LevinPro HC team attended a panel titled “Artificial Intelligence: Investment Trends, Opportunities and Predictions.” The session brought together... Read More »
Intuitive Care Partners with PE Firm Arcadea Group
Arcadea Group, a long-term investor in global software businesses, announced on May 28 its acquisition of Intuitive Care in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Intuitive Care is a revenue cycle management provider for the Brazilian healthcare industry. The company offers a comprehensive suite of financial cycle solutions that streamline billing, collections and revenue optimization for hospitals, clinics and specialty practices. Founded in 2020, Arcadea Group is a private equity firm based in Toronto, Canada. The firm seeks to invest in information technology and vertical software-as-a-service sectors. Intuitive Care will continue to operate under the leadership of its co-founders. CEO Paulo Liete Pinto... Read More »
Blackstone Emerges as Frontrunner to Acquire AGS Health in Potential $1 Billion Deal
Blackstone Inc. is poised to acquire AGS Health, a leading revenue cycle management provider, from private equity firm EQT AB, according to sources familiar with the matter. The New York-based investment giant has outpaced other bidders, with a deal potentially valuing AGS Health at $1 billion or more expected to finalize in the coming days. AGS Health specializes in billing, coding, automation and analytics services for healthcare providers. The company serves more than 150 U.S. hospitals and health systems, employing more than 12,000 staff across its operations in the United States, India and the Philippines. Founded in Chennai, India, in 2011, AGS Health relocated its headquarters to... Read More »
Datavant Acquires Aetion to Expand RWE Platform
Datavant, a portfolio company of New Mountain Capital, announced that it will acquire New York City-based Aetion. The two companies will leverage their capabilities to create an end-to-end offering on data discovery, linkage, privacy, curation and advanced analysis, allowing their ecosystem and life sciences partners to create analytics-based insights. Founded in 2013, Aetion is focused on real-world evidence (RWE) in healthcare. Aetion provides RWE offerings to biopharmaceutical companies, medical device manufacturers, payers and regulators. Datavant is a health information technology company based in Phoenix, Arizona. The company develops and maintains a digital ecosystem for the... Read More »
