Mergers & Acquisitions

The healthcare industry sees a lot of consolidation between both vendors and healthcare providers this channel tracks mergers and acquisitions between large healthcare systems, community hospitals, private practices, vendors and private equity investors. Health systems have been growing in size substantially in the past decade with mergers with smaller healthcare systems and hospitals. This is largely due to the need to be more efficient amid lower reimbursements and rising costs by building an economy of scale in a larger health system. On the vendor side, mergers have become a common way to reduce research and development costs by purchasing intellectual rights for new technologies, or to purchased companies with new technologies that already have regulatory market clearance. 

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RadNet enters ultrasound AI, acquiring imaging vendor See-Mode Technologies

Founded in 2017, the Melbourne, Australia-based company offers software that analyzes breast and thyroid images, “producing fast and accurate radiology reports.” 

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Private equity firm mulls taking radiology group public via IPO after ‘failed’ sale

London-based private equity firm Permira has been trying to sell I-MED Radiology for months, but recently ran into a snag with potential buyer Stonepeak. 

Private equity-backed Capitol Imaging expands to new state, acquiring 9 outpatient centers

The Louisiana-based radiology group is buying Outpatient Imaging for an undisclosed sum, adding locations across greater Atlanta. 

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Private equity firm Stonepeak reportedly walks away from $1.9B radiology group acquisition

Previous reports claimed the New York-based investment firm was "inches" from buying I-MED Radiology, but talks have now stalled. 

UnitedHealth shareholders approve CEO’s $60M compensation package

Returning CEO Stephen Hemsley will receive a base salary of $1 million per year, alongside a one-time bonus package in stocks worth $60 million. He is not eligible to receive future bonuses until 2028, the company confirmed in a SEC filing. 

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Ascension Health in 'advanced talks' to buy Amsurg from private equity for $3.9B

The acquisition would allow Ascension—a nonprofit health system—to expand its outpatient surgery network, as Amsurg operates 250 centers nationwide. Sources said a final deal could be mere weeks away. 

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Private equity firms reportedly offer $16B-plus to acquire Hologic

The Marlborough, Mass., vendor rejected the offer from TPG and Blackstone but left the matter open to continued negotiations, according to the Financial Times. 

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Merit Medical acquires fellow interventional radiology vendor Biolife for $120M

Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Florida, Biolife produces hemostatic devices under the brand names StatSeal and WoundSeal.