Hospice Care Transformed by Private Equity and Public Acquirers: Key Insights
In the evolving world of hospice care, private equity firms and publicly traded companies have made their mark, according to a recent study published in JAMA Network Open. The JAMA study looked at 1,967 U.S. hospice agencies, of which 158 were acquired by private equity firms and 250 were acquired by publicly traded companies. The data revealed a significant shift in the patient demographics and care approaches at hospice agencies acquired by private equity firms and publicly traded companies. This transformation seems geared towards maximizing profitability. According to the JAMA study, private equity-owned agencies saw a nearly 6% surge in patients with dementia... Read More »
Walgreens and Pearl Health Launch Partnership to Advance Value-Based Care Delivery
Deerfield, Illinois-based Walgreens, a division of Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (WBA), and Pearl Health announced on September 12 a partnership to expand the retailer’s push into value-based care. Walgreens will provide value-based care services to provider partners through the agreement with Pearl Health. The companies will help clinicians transition to value-based reimbursement, starting with Accountable Care Organization Realizing Equity, Accountability and Community Health (ACO REACH) members. Pearl Health is a technology company that helps independent physician practices participate in value-based care models. Walgreens is included in the U.S. Retail Pharmacy and... Read More »
Q2:23 Thematic Earnings Roundup
This earnings season has provided us with insights into how various publicly traded healthcare companies are navigating the current landscape. Let’s delve into the trends and outcomes that defined the second quarter of 2023. The Home Health & Hospice Market: The Erosion of Medicare Fee-For-Service The Home Health & Hospice (HH&H) market has been volatile of late, with companies like Amedisys Inc. (NASDAQ: AMED) reporting a significant shortfall in earnings and a decline in revenue compared to the same period last year. Amedisys reported a financial loss in the second quarter of $80.3 million, after reporting a profit in the same 2022 period. A significant portion of this... Read More »
Agenda Health Advises It’s About Time in Its Sale to Community Based Care
Agenda Health, a healthcare-focused M&A advisory firm based in Austin, Texas, advised It’s About Time (IAT) in its acquisition by Community Based Care (CBC). Agenda Health’s mission is to deliver consistent results with a faith-based, Christ-centered focus. Based in Roanoke, Virginia, IAT provides support and personal assistance (including day support, group home and supportive in-home services) for those with developmental disabilities. CBC provides home and community-based services through its family of provider agencies across the country. The company provides programs and support for individuals with intellectual, developmental and physical disabilities from birth to the end of... Read More »
Assured Hospice Acquisition and Home Health M&A Trends – A Conversation with Alex Veach of Agenda Health
Agenda Health, a healthcare-focused M&A advisory firm based in Austin, Texas, advised Assured Hospice in its acquisition by Agape Care Group, a portfolio company of private equity firm Ridgemont Equity Partners. Agenda Health’s mission is to deliver consistent results with a faith-based, Christ-centered focus. Agape originally announced the deal in late June, but we were able to speak with Alex Veach, Director of Transactions Services at Agenda Health, to get an inside look into the Assured Hospice acquisition, as well as the home health M&A market as a whole. Based in Cartersville, Georgia, Assured Hospice provides physical, emotional and spiritual end-of-life care through a team... Read More »Schedule a demo
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