Why Invest In The Nephrology Market

Why Invest In The Nephrology Market

Historically, nephrology has not seen a large amount of investment activity. In the past few years, there have only been a handful of transactions. According to data captured in the LevinPro HC database,  in 2021 there were only five transactions. In 2022, there were eight and in 2023 there were nine transactions. The first six weeks of 2024 have not seen any nephrology acquisitions. While deal volume is on the lower end, nephrology is an emerging market with lots of exciting opportunities for investors. In June 2023, Cain Brothers estimated the chronic kidney care industry to be worth $145 billion, so it’s a sizable industry with plenty of capital and opportunities for growth. The... Read More »
Why Invest In The Nephrology Market

Norton Healthcare Partners With Bowling Green Internal Medicine & Pediatric Associates

Louisville, Kentucky-based Norton Healthcare announced the acquisition of Bowling Green Internal Medicine & Pediatric Associates (BGIMP).  BGIMP is a medical practice in Bowling Green, Kentucky which specializes in the care of infants, children and adolescents. According to its website, the practice has nine providers on staff.  Norton Healthcare serves adult and pediatric patients from throughout Greater Louisville, Southern Indiana, Kentucky and beyond. The not-for-profit hospital and health care system is Louisville’s second-largest employer, with more than 20,000 employees, more than 1,750 employed medical providers and more than 3,000 total physicians on its medical... Read More »
Integrated Spine and Joint Institute Joins Physician Partners of America

Integrated Spine and Joint Institute Joins Physician Partners of America

Physician Partners of America (PPOA) announced the addition of a new partner practice in Florida. Integrated Spine and Joint Institute (ISJI), led by interventional spine and pain management physician Amer Ansari, DO, will be joining the PPOA family. Based in Kissimmee, Florida, ISJI has one provider on staff.  PPOA is a national healthcare company that manages a wide range of medical practices, which include interventional pain management, laser-assisted, minimally invasive spinal procedures, orthopedics, psychology, personal injury, worker’s compensation and ambulatory surgery centers.  Dr. Ansari will continue to provide his patients at ISJI the same level of care.... Read More »
Smile Doctors Acquires 7 Practices 

Smile Doctors Acquires 7 Practices 

Smile Doctors, backed by Linden Capital Partners and Thomas H. Lee Partners, announced that in the last quarter of 2024 it added seven practices to its portfolio.   The practices are Daniel S. Martin Orthodontics in Indiana; Murphy Orthodontics based in Louisiana; O’Leary Orthodontics in South Carolina; Fryar Orthodontics based out of Indiana; Virginia Orthodontic Partners in Virginia; Breha Orthodontics in Ohio; and DK Orthodontics in North Dakota.  Smile Doctors is an orthodontic dental support organization with more than 415 locations in 28 states. The company is based in Georgetown, Texas.   These new affiliations expand Smile Doctors’ network by 17 locations and... Read More »
American Oncology Network Welcomes New Practice in Maryland

American Oncology Network Welcomes New Practice in Maryland

The American Oncology Network, LLC (AON) announced that it is welcoming Maryland-based Bay Hematology Oncology to its expanding network of practices. Bay Hematology Oncology is a community-based medical oncology and hematology practice providing treatment for patients diagnosed with all types of cancer and blood disorders. The practice currently has clinic locations in Easton and Centreville, Maryland. According to its website, the practice has three providers on staff. AON is an alliance of physicians and healthcare leaders partnering to ensure the long-term success of community oncology. Founded in 2018, AON’s network represents more than 220 providers practicing across 20 states.... Read More »
Why Invest in the Dental Market

Why Invest in the Dental Market

Dental groups are among the most popular investments in the healthcare M&A and Physician Medical Group (PMG) space. In January 2024, there were 50 PMG acquisitions, according to data from the LevinPro HC database. Of those 50, 23 of them were in the dental specialty. This high deal volume continued from 2023, when 184 (34% of the PMG deals) dental transactions were reported, and 231 (37% of the PMG deals) were reported in 2022. In 2019, there were 42 dental transactions, which just shows how much the industry has grown over the past five years.  With such high deal activity, the question of ‘why are investors so interested in this market?’ is often raised. While there are myriad... Read More »