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ConcertAI Acquires CancerLinQ 

ConcertAI Acquires CancerLinQ 

ConcertAI, based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, announced that it entered into an agreement to acquire CancerLinQ, based in Alexandria, Virginia.   CancerLinQ is an oncology data platform developed by the American Society of Clinical Oncology, Inc. that collects and aggregates longitudinal electronic health record data from oncology practices throughout the United States. By using data from nearly 7 million patient records, CancerLinQ helps improve health outcomes for all oncology patients and advances evidence-based research.  ConcertAI is the leader in Real-World Evidence and Generative AI technology solutions for life sciences and health care. It works with biomedical... Read More »
Bain Capital-Backed Surgery Partners Acquires Nevada Surgical Suites 

Bain Capital-Backed Surgery Partners Acquires Nevada Surgical Suites 

Surgery Partners, Inc., backed by Bain Capital, announced that it has expanded its ambulatory surgery center (ASC) presence with the acquisition of Nevada Surgical Suites (NSS).  NSS founded in 2009 by Dr. Alain Coppel, is a portfolio of ASCs affiliated with the premier provider of outpatient interventional pain management in Nevada. It has two locations in Las Vegas.   Surgery Partners is a leading operator of surgical facilities and ancillary services with more than 180 locations nationwide. It is based out of Brentwood, Tennessee.   Hyde Park Capital served as the exclusive investment banker and financial advisor to NSS. Epstein Becker Green served as legal counsel to... Read More »
Navigating Year Over Year Trends of the Physician Medical Group M&A Market

Navigating Year Over Year Trends of the Physician Medical Group M&A Market

The Physician Medical Groups (PMG) market is an industry that we frequently analyze, and for good reason. Coupled with its high deal volume, the sector is brimming with changing trends such as the growth in the cardiology space or how the size of the practices being purchased has changed over time. According to the LevinPro HC database, between January 1, 2023, and November 30, 2023, there were 2,001 healthcare transactions reported, 478 of them in the PMG sector, accounting for approximately 24% of deals. PMGs represent the second largest healthcare sector, with Other Services, a catch-all for ancillary services and companies at 502 transactions. Source: LevinPro HC, December 2023 The... Read More »
Nonprofit Hanley Foundation Acquires Origins Behavioral HealthCare

Nonprofit Hanley Foundation Acquires Origins Behavioral HealthCare

West Palm Beach, Florida-based Hanley Foundation announced that it has acquired Origins Behavioral HealthCare. According to data captured in the LevinPro HC database, this transaction marks the 78th Behavioral Health Care acquisition of 2023, and the 23rd in the substance use disorder specialty. Origins Behavioral HealthCare’s mental health and addiction treatment centers offer comprehensive, evidence-based treatment for adults in Texas and Florida. Hanley Foundation is a nonprofit company providing substance abuse prevention and education programs for parents and caregivers. The agreement encompasses all of Origins’ locations across Texas and Florida, including Hanley Center in West... Read More »
Cigna Calls Off Humana Merger, Plans Big Stock Buyback

Cigna Calls Off Humana Merger, Plans Big Stock Buyback

The Wall Street Journal had originally reported on November 29 that payer giants Cigna and Humana are exploring a merger that could shake up the power dynamics of the industry, citing people familiar with the matter. The two companies were discussing an all-cash deal that would have been finalized by the end of the year.  However, Cigna and Humana have now ended merger talks amid concern from investors and an inability to pin down key financial terms, according to a new Wall Street Journal report. If it had gone through, the merger would have created a $140 billion industry giant, positioning itself as the largest player in the Managed Care space.  Instead of pursuing the merger,... Read More »
OneOncology Bolsters Oncology Network 

OneOncology Bolsters Oncology Network 

OneOncology, Inc., a subsidiary of TPG Capital and AmerisourceBergen Corporation, announced that it acquired two practices through portfolio companies, expanding its oncology presence in Michigan and California.   Genesee Cancer and Blood Disease Treatment Center, operating in Flint, Michigan, was purchased by Cancer and Hematology Centers. Genesee Cancer is led by Dr. Rizwan Danish.  Pacific Cancer Medical Center, a five-provider practice servicing the Los Angeles MSA, was bought by Los Angeles Cancer Network, a leading cancer treatment center in California. Pacific Cancer Medical Center also provides clinical trials services.  In addition to the acquisitions, OneOncology also... Read More »
R1 RCM Acquires Acclara from Providence

R1 RCM Acquires Acclara from Providence

R1 RCM announced that it is acquiring revenue cycle management (RCM) company Acclara from Renton, Washington-based health system Providence Health & Services.  R1 RCM is buying Acclara for $675 million and warrants to purchase 12.2 million shares of R1 stock, according to a December 6, 2023 R1 RCM news release.  Acclara supports patients and providers through streamlined billing and payment processes, improves financial performance and enhances patient experience.  Founded in 2003, R1 RCM is a RCM company that services hospitals, health systems and physician groups across the United States. R1 RCM saw revenues of $1.8 billion in 2022 but a net loss of $57.6 million,... Read More »
5 Factors Likely to Shape Health Care in 2024: Deloitte Report

5 Factors Likely to Shape Health Care in 2024: Deloitte Report

In its annual healthcare outlook survey, Deloitte cited five factors that will reshape the healthcare industry in 2024. The survey serves as a compass for industry trends and forecasts, outlining a transformative roadmap for the year ahead. From the resurgence of M&A activities and the adoption of generative AI, to navigating workforce talent challenges and exploring outsourcing strategies, the healthcare industry is gearing up for some real changes.  These key factors are projected to reshape the healthcare market in the coming year:  M&A, Consolidation and Convergence: While hospital and health system M&A activities saw a notable decline during the COVID-19... Read More »
Care Advantage Expands in Virginia with Nova Home Health Care

Care Advantage Expands in Virginia with Nova Home Health Care

Care Advantage announced this week that it has acquired Nova Home Health Care. The acquisition expands Care Advantage’s Northern Virginia footprint — a market that CEO Tim Hanold believes is an important one for current and future growth.  Based in Fairfax, Virginia, Nova Home Health Care is a Medicare and Medicaid certified, locally owned and operated home health care agency.  Care Advantage, a portfolio company of private equity firm Searchlight Capital Partners since 2021, is one of the largest privately held home healthcare providers in Virginia. It provides private duty nursing and personal care services. The company is Medicare certified.  “Northern Virginia is one of the... Read More »
HOPCo Acquires Remote Patient Monitoring Platform MyACTome

HOPCo Acquires Remote Patient Monitoring Platform MyACTome

Healthcare Outcomes Performance Company (HOPCo), the largest orthopedic value-based care organization in the United States, continues its digital health platform expansion with the acquisition of MyACTome.  As the only validated smartphone-based fall risk and frailty assessment platform, MyACTome leverages motion sensors within a smartphone to assess patient balance, walking dynamics and dynamic stability patterns to quantify patient biomechanical performance, frailty score and fall risk. Using the MyACTome digital solution, patient assessments are quickly performed in the clinic or at home without the need for external sensors or expensive equipment, with results available instantly... Read More »