Summit Spine & Joint Centers Acquires Integrated Pain Solutions
On November 19, Summit Spine & Joint Centers announced that it acquired Integrated Pain Solutions (IPS) for an undisclosed amount. IPS is a pain management practice with 11 locations in North Carolina. According to its website, the practice has two board-certified medical directors on staff: Drs. Thomas Bresly and Todd Reiter. They are supported by a team of 16 employees. Backed by MSouth Equity Partners, Summit Spine & Joint Centers is a management services organization that provides administrative and support services to its network of clinics and ambulatory surgery centers across the Southeast. The company’s footprint includes 41 locations across... Read More »
Epiphany Dermatology Acquires George Dermatology
Epiphany Dermatology, a portfolio company of the private equity firm CI Capital Partners, recently announced that it acquired George Dermatology. Based in St. Louis, Missouri, George Dermatology is run by Dr. Mary Noel George. According to the press release, Dr. George is the only physician on staff, but she is supported by a team of employees. Epiphany provides general dermatology, skin cancer care, Mohs surgery, cosmetic services and additional dermatologic services. It has partnerships with dermatologists in more than 90 locations across Arizona, Colorado, Georgia, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Texas and... Read More »
Novartis Acquires Kate Therapeutics for up to $1.1 Billion
Novartis announced on November 21 that it has acquired Kate Therapeutics to further enhance and strengthen its ongoing efforts to advance gene therapies for patients. Under the terms of the agreement, Kate Therapeutics’ shareholders are entitled to receive up to $1.1 billion, in a combination of upfront cash and potential milestone payments. The exact amount of the upfront payment was not disclosed. San Diego-based Kate Therapeutics is a patient-focused biotechnology company developing adeno-associated virus-based gene therapies to treat genetically defined muscle and heart diseases. Kate is focused on preclinical programs aimed at Duchenne muscular dystrophy,... Read More »
LiquidAgents Healthcare Buys Certain Assets of Republic Health Resources
Plano, Texas-based LiquidAgents Healthcare has announced the acquisition of all travel nursing assets from Irving, Texas-based Republic Health Resources, which specializes in connecting healthcare professionals with opportunities across the United States. The terms of the deal were not disclosed. Republic Health Resources will remain a standalone brand, operating independently. As part of a strategic shift, Republic is exiting the travel nursing and allied business. LiquidAgents Healthcare is a healthcare staffing agency with more than two decades of experience in placing qualified nursing and allied professionals in travel, staff and local positions, among others. LiquidAgents... Read More »
SIS Expands Capabilities With Surgical Notes Acquisition
Alpharetta, Georgia-based Surgical Information Systems (SIS) announced on November 19 the acquisition of Surgical Notes, based in Dallas, Texas. Surgical Notes is the premier revenue cycle management and billing services partner for the ambulatory surgery center (ASC) and surgical hospital markets. The company’s teams with ASC-specific experience provide scalable billing, transcription, coding and document management services and solutions that fully integrate with all leading ASC practice management systems. SIS is a leading software company within the U.S. specialty provider market offering end-to-end clinical and workflow solutions for ASCs. Its cloud-based software... Read More »
Strive Compounding Pharmacy Adds Leesburg, Virginia Specialty Pharmacy to National Network
Strive Compounding Pharmacy has announced the successful completion of an acquisition of The Compounding Center (TCC), strengthening its national pharmacy network. TCC is a specialty pharmacy in Leesburg, Virginia that prepares custom compounded medications and offers medical equipment and home health supplies. Headquartered in Gilbert, Arizona, Strive Compounding Pharmacy is a specialty pharmacy with locations across the United States. This strategic move further solidifies Strive Compounding Pharmacy’s commitment to expanding access to high-quality, patient-specific medications nationwide. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. “Strive Compounding... Read More »
Folsom, CA Medical Outpatient Property Sells at Nearly Twice Its Previous Value
According to a November 18 press release, a multi-tenant medical outpatient building (MOB) in Folsom, California sold for $7.5 million, nearly $3 million more than its last sale in 2016. The property is a 20,086-square-foot MOB constructed in 2007. It is fully leased to tenants including CGT Global (formerly StemExpress), Folsom Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine and Hanger Prosthetics & Orthotics West. CGT Global, which appears to operate its headquarters from this site, anchors the building. The building is one of nine within the Willow Creek Medical Office Park, situated close to Dignity Health’s Folsom hospital. The price was slightly more than $373 per square... Read More »
Orthopaedic M&A Activity Drops in 2024
The orthopaedic sector experienced a decrease in M&A deal volume in 2024, according to data captured in the LevinPro HC database. Since January 1, 2024, investors and dealmakers have announced 18 transactions for orthopaedic practices and physician groups. This is a notable decrease from the full-year results in 2023 and 2022, when 37 and 38 orthopaedic deals were announced, respectively. It also decreased from 2021, when 31 acquisitions were reported. However, the deal volume of 2024 is greater than that of 2020 (12 deals) and 2019 (nine deals) so, the space, while experiencing a decrease, is still more active than it was several years ago. The 18 orthopaedic acquisitions... Read More »
Behind the Deal: PGP Advises Contour Dermatology On Acquisition
Physician Growth Partners (PGP) recently announced that it acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Contour Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery Center (Contour Dermatology) as it was acquired by DermCare Management (DermCare). We spoke with Michael Kroin, CEO and Managing Partner of PGP, who provided his insights into the acquisition. PGP is a sell-side healthcare investment banking firm dedicated to representing independent physician practices in transactions with private equity. Established by Dr. Timothy Jochen in the early 2000s, Contour Dermatology is a leading provider of dermatology services throughout the Coachella Valley. With four clinics in Rancho Mirage, La Quinta, Palm... Read More »Schedule a demo
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