Top PE Firms by Number of Physician Practice Deals

Tuck-in deals valued below $10 billion are Amazon's "sweet spot" in that they are more likely to bypass intense government scrutiny, said Tom Forte, managing director with D.A. Davidson.

The company is interested in expanding into primary care, and expects an acquisition to be announced later this year.

As cyber attackers get more creative and persistent, it’s important for providers to understand the implications of attacks.

However, despite clear recognition of the need, the majority of respondents noted that they were still stuck in the planning and pre-implementation phases.