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Scaling Success: The Prominence of MSOs and DSOs in Healthcare

Scaling Success: The Prominence of MSOs and DSOs in Healthcare

The prominence of Management Service Organizations (MSOs) and Dental Service Organizations (DSOs) in the healthcare market cannot be overstated. These entities have become essential players, particularly noted for their high transaction volumes.  MSOs are businesses that work with predominantly physician groups to provide a range of administrative and management services to help alleviate physicians of those duties. DSOs are a specialized type of MSO that focuses exclusively on dental practices and are worth taking a deeper look at because of their high deal volume. It should be noted that the reason DSOs have such a high deal volume is because of the interest in dental practices and... Read More »
H/K/B Cosmetic Surgery Acquires Plastic Surgery Center of Nashville 

H/K/B Cosmetic Surgery Acquires Plastic Surgery Center of Nashville 

On June 18, H/K/B Cosmetic Surgery (H/K/B) announced that it was expanding its Nashville presence with the acquisition of Plastic Surgery Center of Nashville.   Plastic Surgery Center of Nashville provides a wide range of plastic surgery procedures. According to its website, the practice is run by two providers: Dr. Mary Gingrass and Dr. Melinda Haws. They are supported by a team of three employees.  H/K/B, one of the largest privately held cosmetic surgery brands in the United States, is composed of ten aesthetic treatment centers. It is owned by a leading aesthetics management service operator, Kortesis Bharti Management Group, LLC (KBMG).  According to the original press... Read More »
Straine Dental Management Expands Into Maine 

Straine Dental Management Expands Into Maine 

Straine Dental Management (SDM) announced that it expanded into its 14th state with the acquisition of three practices, all owned by Dr. Shilo Annis. The transaction was facilitated by Triumphant Transition Partners.  Breakwater Dental operates out of one location in South Portland, Maine. In addition to general dentistry services, the practice offers cosmetic dentistry care, orthodontic care, veneers and implants. Mountain View Dentistry is based out of Bridgton, Maine. The practice offers preventative dental care, cosmetic oral care in addition to general dentistry. Tory Hill Dental has one location in Buxton, Maine. It specializes in restorative dentistry.   SDM is a... Read More »
Specialized Dental Partners Acquires Two Dental Practices  

Specialized Dental Partners Acquires Two Dental Practices  

Specialized Dental Partners (SDP) announced that it acquired two dental practices: Eastlake Endodontics and BC Perio.   Eastlake Endodontics has one location in Roy, Utah. According to its website, it has two providers on staff: Dr. Jonathan Richards and Dr. Michelle Howe.  BC Perio, based in Dallas, Texas, is run by Dr. Brad Crumps, who is supported by a team of eight employees. The practice specializes in treating periodontal disease as well as surgical treatments for dental issues.  A portfolio company of private equity group Quad-C Management, SDP is a leading specialty dental service organization that provides comprehensive support services to endodontic specialists... Read More »
Interview with Robert Aprill, Physician Growth Partners

Interview with Robert Aprill, Physician Growth Partners

We are always interested in the opinion of advisors, and other industry experts, regarding the Physician Medical Group (PMG) market. So, we put out a pulse survey to get a better feel of the current environment. From this survey, we spoke with Robert Aprill, Partner at Physician Growth Partners, to get his perspective on the market.   How optimistic are you about the future of the PMG market within the next year or two? “I think there’s two forces at play so it’s a little bit of a complex answer. There’s going to be more Owners interested in selling and there’s going to be a lot of Buyers that are spooked by higher interest rates and broader headwinds in the PPM space. Physicians... Read More »
Heartland Dental Acquires Queens Road Dentistry 

Heartland Dental Acquires Queens Road Dentistry 

On June 7, Heartland Dental, based in Effingham, Illinois, announced that it acquired Queens Road Dentistry, a one-physician practice in Charlotte, North Carolina.   Queens Road Dentistry specializes in general dentistry care as well as orthodontic care. The practice is led by Dr. Forrest Norman and a support staff of three employees.  Heartland Dental is a dental support organization providing non-clinical, administrative support services with more than 2,600 doctors in more than 1,650 locations across 38 states. The company is majority owned by KKR, a global investment firm.  This transaction marks Heartland Dental’s seventh acquisition of 2024. The financial terms... Read More »