Healthcare trends & transactions Q1 2025
04/21/25 at 03:00 AM
Healthcare trends & transactions Q1 2025
JD Supra; by Bass, Berry & Sims PLC; 4/17/25
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... The notable uptick in M&A activity in this sector began in January, as several significant transactions were finalized.
- The Pennant Group, Inc. ... purchased the Oregon assets of Signature Healthcare at Home ...
- Help at Home acquired three home care groups in the northeast ...
- St. Croix Hospice announced that it plans to formally acquire the Mayo Clinic Health System's hospice operations in Southwest Minnesota ...
- Gracepoint Home Care ... acquired Touching Hearts Senior Care ...
- UnitedHealth Group and Amedisys announced planned divestitures ...
We anticipate that even with the rise of M&A activity, organizations in this sector will continue to find other ways to scale their operations. In past reports, we highlighted that some hospice systems hoping to expand their operations might look to affiliate with other hospice systems rather than pursue acquisitions themselves.