Navigating Rehab M&A in 2025: Insights from Paul Martin of Martin Healthcare Advisors
The rehabilitation M&A market is showing signs of renewed vigor in 2025 after a period of moderation. With easing interest rates and persistent sector fragmentation, deal activity is picking up as private equity and strategic buyers position for consolidation. To unpack these trends, the LevinPro HC team interviewed Paul Martin, President of Florida-based Martin Healthcare Advisors. Martin’s insights highlight the market’s current dynamics, buyer priorities and staffing challenges that could shape deals in the year ahead. Martin Healthcare Advisors is a national leader in middle market healthcare mergers and acquisitions, valuations, profit building consulting and... Read More »
Ivy Rehab for Kids Acquires Treehouse Pediatric Therapy
Ivy Rehab for Kids, based in White Plains, New York, announced on September 26 that it purchased Treehouse Pediatric Therapy. Treehouse Pediatric Therapy is a rehabilitation center that provides care to children. It focuses on speech, language and sensory rehabilitation. It is based in Ramsey, New Jersey. Ivy Rehab for Kids is an outpatient pediatric rehabilitation provider and part of the Ivy Rehab network. Founded in 2003, Ivy Rehab, a portfolio company of middle-market private equity firm Waud Capital Partners, is a network of outpatient physical, occupational and speech therapy and applied behavior analysis clinics throughout the United States. This partnership enhances... Read More »
Fagron Acquires University Compounding Pharmacy
Fagron announced that it entered into an agreement to acquire University Compounding Pharmacy. The enterprise value of the acquisition is $41.5 million. University Compounding Pharmacy is a 503A pharmaceutical compounder specializing in the health and wellness segment, with strong positions in hormones and urology and a solid compliance record. It is based in San Diego, California. Fagron is a leading global company active in pharmaceutical compounding, focusing on delivering personalized medicine to hospitals, pharmacies, clinics and patients in 35 countries around the world. Fagron’s operational activities are managed by the Dutch company Fagron BV, which is... Read More »
Montecito Medical Acquires Midland, Texas Medical Property
On September 23, Montecito Medical Real Estate announced that it acquired another medical outpatient building (MOB) in Texas. The Midland, Texas MOB is 100% occupied and comprises 23,000 square feet. Midland Ambulatory Surgery Center is the property’s main tenant, but it also includes an imagery center and a cardiology practice. Montecito Medical Real Estate specializes in healthcare-related real estate acquisitions and funding. Since 2006, it has completed transactions involving more than $6.5 billion in medical and veterinary real estate transactions. This marks Montecito’s 22nd acquisition of 2025. The financial terms were not disclosed. “For the past... Read More »
ChiroHD Acquires Patient Engagement Companies SKED and Spark
ChiroHD has announced the acquisitions of two patient engagement companies for chiropractors: SKED and Spark. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Founded by Dr. Erik Kowalke out of a family practice, SKED has become a leading communication and automation platform for chiropractors. Designed by chiropractors for chiropractors, SKED simplifies patient scheduling, reminders and digital intake while reducing front desk chaos. Spark is an AI-powered patient engagement solution for chiropractors. From converting website visitors with an AI chatbot to reactivating patients who’ve drifted away, Spark extends a doctor’s impact and strengthens long-term outcomes. ChiroHD is a... Read More »
ACL Digital Acquires New Jersey-based CRO Symbiance
San Jose, California-based ACL Digital has announced the acquisition of Princeton, New Jersey-based Symbiance. Financial terms were not disclosed. Symbiance is a data-driven, technology-enabled contract research organization (CRO) with more than three decades of expertise in clinical data services and operations, medical monitoring, project management, medical writing and pharmacovigilance segments. ACL Digital, an ALTEN Group company, is a leader in design-led digital transformation, product innovation and engineering services. The company serves clients across life sciences, telecom, media and technology sectors, delivering AI-powered, cloud-native and mobile-ready... Read More »
Versant Diagnostics Expands into Georgia With SouthEastern Pathology Deal
Versant Diagnostics has announced a strategic partnership with SouthEastern Pathology. SouthEastern Pathology is a College of American Pathologists-accredited provider based in Rome, Georgia. The company’s board-certified pathologists and staff have been providing personalized pathology services for physicians and patients throughout the Southeastern United States for more than 50 years. Founded in 2021 by Ven Aduana, M.D., Jim Billington and Brian Carr, Versant Diagnostics is an independent physician services company focused on anatomic pathology. Versant Diagnostics provides services for hospitals and physician practices. Versant Diagnostics is focused on rapidly advancing digital... Read More »
Thesis Capital Partners Invests in The Ridge Ohio to Grow Addiction Treatment Programs
The Ridge Ohio announced that it has been acquired by Thesis Capital Partners for an undisclosed price. The Ridge Ohio is a physician-led addiction treatment center in Ohio. Founded in 2011 by Dr. Jeffrey Stuckert, John McKay and other national investors, The Ridge Ohio has grown from its origins as a 16-bed residential program into a 32-bed continuum of care, encompassing detox, residential and outpatient services across its Cincinnati and Columbus locations. Founded in 2017, Thesis Capital Partners is a Houston, Texas-based private equity firm specializing in partnerships with family-owned businesses. “This marks a meaningful milestone to further the vision Dr. Stuckert set in motion to... Read More »Reimbursement Changes and Home Health Outlook
Sponsored by CLA Over the summer, the home health industry was hit with some new potential headwinds. On June 30, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued its calendar year (CY) 2026 proposed rule for the home health prospective payment system, which proposes significant rate adjustments. In this article, we’re going to explore what the most significant changes are and how they will impact the home health market. What are the changes to Medicare? There is a litany of changes included in the CY 2026 Home Health proposed rule, but the payment cuts are causing the most alarm. Under the new rule for 2026, home health payments would be reduced by approximately 6.4% overall,... Read More »Schedule a demo
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