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Consensus Cloud Solutions Acquires Summit Healthcare
Consensus Cloud Solutions, a trusted global source for the transformation, enhancement and secure exchange of digital information, announced that it has acquired Summit Healthcare Services in a deal finalized on February 4, 2022. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The combination of Summit Healthcare’s technology solutions and services with Consensus Cloud Solution’s advanced cloud and Natural Language Processing (NLP)/Artificial Intelligence (AI) capabilities will provide many benefits throughout the continuum of care, including improved staff productivity and care continuity, which will positively impact health outcomes. This is Consensus’ first acquisition as a... Read More »
Allscripts to Sell Hospital and Large Physician Practice Assets for up to $700 Million
Constellation Software Inc. completed its agreement with Allscripts Healthcare Solutions to acquire the net assets of Allscripts’ Hospitals and Large Physician Practices business segment, which largely focuses on electronic health record services and backend office support, through its wholly-owned subsidiary, N. Harris Computer Corporation. Allscripts’ Hospitals and Large Physician Practices business segment includes the Sunrise™, Paragon®, Allscripts TouchWorks®, Allscripts® Opal and dbMotion™ solutions. However, the assets of Allscripts’ Veradigm business segment are not included in this transaction and will continue to be owned by Allscripts going forward. According to... Read More »
Another Private Equity Company Ventures into Physician Medical Groups
On March 4, Nordic Capital, a Swedish private equity group, announced that it acquired CARE Fertility, the United Kingdom’s leading fertility clinic group, specifically focusing on IVF treatment. Nordic Capital is a leader in Nordic private equity investments that has invested upwards of $20 billion in more than 120 companies. While CARE Fertility has been at the forefront of IVF science and clinical technology for over 25 years. The company has an outstanding reputation based on its excellent success rates, high medical standards and clinical leadership. It has 23 locations across the United Kingdom. Global law firm White & Case LLP advised Nordic Capital on the... Read More »
The Dust Settles: Healthcare M&A Activity Simmers Down
After a strong start to the year, deal activity has finally cooled off. During February, there were 135 healthcare deals, a 53% decrease from January 2022, which had a record-breaking 290 deals. Such a drastic drop is to be expected. The market naturally goes into an ebb and flow, and historically, January is always much busier than February. Additionally, the deal total last month wasn’t far off from what we saw in February 2021, when there were 142 deals across all sectors. The busiest sector during February 2022 was Other Services, which had 32 announced transactions across a wide range of sectors, including medical office buildings, ambulatory surgery centers, contract research... Read More »
Piedmont and The University Health Care System Finalize Merger
Piedmont Healthcare has expanded its already deep network in Georgia with the finalization of its merger with The University Health Care System. The two organizations signed a letter of intent in May 2021, and on Tuesday, March 1, University Health joined the Atlanta-based system. University Health Care System serves the greater Augusta region, anchored by University Hospital (598 beds), founded in 1818 as City Hospital. The system includes University Hospital Summerville (231 beds), also in downtown Augusta, and University Hospital McDuffie (25 beds) in Thomson, Georgia. In addition, University has two skilled nursing and rehabilitation centers and serves ambulatory patients with... Read More »
Job.com Acquires Healthcare Recruitment Firm QCI Healthcare
On March 2, Job.com, the data-driven, AI-powered recruitment platform, announced the acquisition of QCI Healthcare, a Grand Rapids, Michigan-based staffing agency. This marks the fourth successful staffing agency acquisition by Job.com, which is strategically continuing to build its position leading the digital transformation of the industry. The transaction closed on December 23. Terms of the multi-million-dollar acquisition were not disclosed. QCI Healthcare is a Grands Rapids, Michigan-based recruitment company that provides health professionals to facilities in need of supplemental staffing on a per diem basis, or for contracts ranging anywhere from 8-26 weeks. It also provides private... Read More »
Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe Acquires Majority Stake in LIBERTY Dental Plan Corporation
Early in March, Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe (WCAS), a private equity firm based in New York, announced that it was acquiring the majority stake in LIBERTY Dental Plan Corporation. Anthem, Inc. (NYSE: ANTM), a leading health company and a LIBERTY customer since 2010, will also become a minority investor. The terms of the deal were not disclosed. LIBERTY is a dental benefits administrator founded by dentists and health industry professionals in 2002. LIBERTY currently administers dental benefits in all 50 states, including on behalf of 5.8 million Medicaid, Medicare Advantage, commercial and exchange members. It was founded in 2001. Established in 1979, Welsh, Carson,... Read More »
The Rise Fund Acquires Blue Cloud Pediatric Surgery Centers
On February 28, The Rise Fund, TPG’s multi-sector global impact investing strategy, announced the acquisition of Blue Cloud Pediatric Surgery Centers, an operator of pediatric dental ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) dedicated to providing dental care to pediatric and special needs patients under general anesthesia. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The Rise Funds are a core pillar of TPG Rise, TPG’s global impact investing platform. Founded in 2016 by TPG in partnership with Bono and Jeff Skoll, The Rise Funds invest behind impact entrepreneurs and growth-stage, high potential, mission-driven companies that are focused on achieving the United Nations’... Read More »
