Cigna Corp. has announced it will acquire Express Scripts Holding Co. in a transaction valued at approximately $67 billion.
This is the latest major transaction which reflects the ongoing evolution of unique payer-provider...more
The next in our series of posts sharing key takeaways from panels at the Healthcare & Life Sciences Private Equity and Lending Conference focuses on ambulatory surgery center (ASC) and office-based lab (OBL) investment and...more
We were pleased to have record-breaking attendance at our annual Healthcare & Life Sciences Private Equity and Lending Conference. The deep-dive discussions into various sectors, and on the industry and deal-making generally,...more
Elizabeth Burgess is a partner and head of the U.S Sustainable Growth Fund for Bridges Fund Management, which has its U.S. headquarters in New York. She has 30 years of experience in private equity and leveraged transactions...more
Throughout 2016 and 2017, we published a multi-part series highlighting leading private equity funds in healthcare. This publication is Part VI in that series. These investors are primarily funds that focus largely on...more
McGuireWoods has long been an avid supporter of the advancement of professional women. As part of our initiative seeking to expand the leadership of women in private equity, we are kicking off a year-long effort profiling...more
LightBay Capital has announced it has raised $615 for its inaugural private equity fund.
The fund, LightBay Investment Partners LP, exceeded its target of $450 million....more
In 2016, overall national health spending increased 4.3% following 5.8% growth in 2015, according to a study by the Office of the Actuary at CMS published as a Web First by Health Affairs.
Following the ACA coverage...more
In 2016, we published a four-part series highlighting some of the more active private equity investors in the healthcare and life science space. Throughout 2017, we continued to see even more PE investors turn toward...more
TA Associates has announced a strategic growth investment in Healix.
Healix, based in Sugar Land, Texas, is a provider of infusion therapy management services and compounded intravenous pharmaceuticals for physician...more
GI Partners has announced the closing of its fifth fund, Fund V.
It was oversubscribed at its hard cap of $2.7 billion, surpassing the target of $2.3 billion....more
NRD Capital Management has announced a growth capital investment in FundRx.
The investment was made through NRD’s affiliate NRD Healthcare Solutions....more
Invo Healthcare has announced it has acquired Autism Home Support Services.
Autism Home Support Services, based in Northbrook, Ill., is a provider of home- and center-based applied behavioral analysis therapy to children...more
Primus Capital Funds has made an investment in Healthcare Bluebook, according to a news release.
Healthcare Bluebook, based in Nashville, is an independent provider of healthcare price and quality transparency solutions....more
Navicure and ZirMed have announced the two companies are merging.
Navicure, based Duluth, Ga., is a provider of cloud-based medical claims management and patient payment solutions. Bain Capital Private Equity acquired a...more
Susan Beth is chief operating officer of NRD Capital Management, an Atlanta-based private equity firm.
Q: How would you describe NRD’s investment focus?
Susan Beth: NRD Capital is focused on investing in multi-location,...more
On Sept. 6, 2017, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued an advanced copy of guidance to state survey agency directors that is intended to clarify how to determine whether a hospital seeking Medicare...more
Pouschine Cook Capital Management has announced its acquisition of Southern Dental Alliance.
Southern Dental Alliance (SDA), based in Kennesaw, Ga., is a dental services organization providing business support services to...more
DuPage Medical Group has closed a strategic partnership with funds managed by the private equity group of Ares Management, according to a press release.
The $1.45 billion transaction closed August 15....more
Bow River Capital Partners has announced it has closed its fourth buyout fund at $262 million.
The firm said it will use the “2017 Fund” to invest in lower-middle-market companies in healthcare and other sectors....more
KKR has announced its portfolio company, Internet Brands, will acquire WebMD Health Corp. The transaction is valued at approximately $2.8 billion.
Kohlberg Kravis Roberts (KKR) & Co., based in New York, considers...more
Becker’s Healthcare, based in Chicago, is an information and media platform targeting specific healthcare verticals: hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, spine and orthopedics, and infection control and clinical quality. It...more
Intelligent Retinal Imaging Systems (IRIS) has announced it has successfully closed a round of Series B financing.
IRIS, based in Pensacola, Fla., is a developer of early detection systems for diabetic eye disease....more
GTCR has announced it will acquire GreatCall.
GTCR, founded in 1980 and based in Chicago, is a PE firm that invests in a number of sectors, including healthcare. Since its inception, GTCR has invested more than $12 billion...more
Outcome Health has announced it has completed its first round of funding, raising $5 billion in financing.
Outcome Health, based in Chicago and founded in 2006, serves health information and health intelligence intended to...more