Physician Practice Mergers and Acquisitions – Trends in the Health Care Industry
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DSOs have experienced several challenges amid the slowing private equity space in the years since the COVID-19 pandemic and the tightening of the private equity space, however, there are signs of a shift, with a number of...more
ADA Advocating for Fluoridation, Says Medical Devices Should Not Be Subjected to Tariffs - The dental industry and DSOs are experiencing change as both continue to embrace technology, including AI. The political and...more
The American childcare industry stands at a pivotal moment of transformation. The sector faces significant challenges including affordability concerns, staffing shortages, and operational inefficiencies. These challenges,...more
New state healthcare transaction reporting and corporate practice of medicine (CPOM) laws faced significant headwinds in 2024 with increased opposition by state legislators and advocacy participation by industry stakeholders....more
Private equity (PE) investment in the U.S. healthcare sector faces a complex and evolving regulatory and legislative landscape. Both federal and state authorities are intensifying scrutiny of PE investment, driven by concerns...more
Moving into 2025, the dental industry faces a series of transformative shifts driven by evolving patient expectations, the rise of Dental Support Organizations (DSOs) and persistent operational challenges. The industry will...more
Guardian Dentistry leads among fastest growing DSOs and has emphasized its commitment to continuous learning - Guardian Dentistry Partners ranked highest among DSOs on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies. As a...more
In the second quarter, federal and state antitrust enforcers continued their intense scrutiny of consolidation in the healthcare market by implementing new initiatives and laws designed to gather additional information...more
A study at the University of Illinois Chicago College of Dentistry developed a chatbot using information reviewed by faculty members to answer questions about clinical procedures. Cortino Sukotjo, DDS, PhD, a professor of...more
The FTC’s recent campaign against private equity roll-ups hit a stumbling block on May 13 as the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas tossed out the Federal Trade Commission’s antitrust claims...more
In Federal Trade Commission v. U.S. Anesthesia Partners, Inc. et al., a federal district court granted private equity firm Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe's motion to dismiss it from the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC)...more
Conceived and founded by 16 doctors, EPIC4 is a unique entity—a Specialty Partnership Organization where dental specialists can maximize potential at all stages of their life and practice. Forming EPIC4 was something of an...more
During the past year, a number of states have enacted antitrust legislation relating to healthcare entities, which, once effective, will implement a dedicated health care transaction review process by relevant state agencies....more
The value of private equity (PE) deals in the healthcare sector has grown from <$2B in 2001 to $151 billion in deals in 2021. Barring government intervention, PE in healthcare is here to stay....more
In recent years, private equity firms and retail giants like CVS and Walmart have acquired many physician practices and physician practice management organizations across the country. As healthcare has become increasingly...more
The healthcare industry is no stranger to mergers and acquisitions (M&A). Over the years, consolidation has played a significant role in reshaping the healthcare landscape, driven by factors such as regulatory changes,...more
At the end of September, the Federal Trade Commission sued a private equity firm, Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe, and U.S. Anesthesia Partners, Inc. (USAP), an anesthesia service provider in Texas, alleging that USAP and...more
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on Sept. 21, 2023, sued a private equity firm in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas over an alleged decade-long "roll-up" strategy to consolidate anesthesiology...more
Backing up its recent rhetoric, the FTC has filed suit against a private equity firm based on a “roll-up scheme” in the healthcare space. The FTC filed its complaint in federal district court in Texas, alleging that Welsh,...more
Younger Dentists are Affiliating with DSOs at Higher Rates in the U.S. Financial constraints, stronger need for work/life balance is driving this trend - The ADA Health Policy Institute (HPI) released data in May that...more
Dental practice consolidation to continue in 2023 despite economic uncertainty - Despite the rapid increase in consolidation in the past decade, analysts believe that it is only the beginning for the DSO industry, with...more
More than 23 million American households — nearly 1 in 5 nationwide — adopted a pet during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA). The increasing rates of pet...more
Pension consolidators are emerging as an effective solution to manage defined benefit pension plan risk. As inflation soars and market uncertainty creates additional volatility for UK defined benefit pension (DB) plans,...more
We are thrilled that so many of you were there, in person, for what we hope becomes an annual event. Here is a brief wrap-up of the great thought leadership shared for your continued success in 2022. ...more
Physician consolidation continued on a robust pace this past year, despite, or maybe because of, the Pandemic. Physician-owned orthopedic practices appear to be no exception to this trend. Interestingly, orthopedic...more