Next Wave of Home-Based Care PE Activity Could Shape Market for Years

Nearly half of cardiologists (47%) participating in the ACC survey expressed concerns about private equity ownership of cardiology practices having a negative impact.

The current uptick in health care M&A activity offers physicians on the brink of retirement a strategic — and lucrative — option as they transition to their next phase of life.

According to the report, health services deal volumes increased further from levels seen in 2021, but have softened thus far in the fourth quarter this year. Year-over-year deal volumes increased in each quarter through the third quarter, though some pullback has been seen in Q4 through November 15.