Orthopedics has a unique position within the healthcare ecosystem as a highly fragmented industry ripe with potential for standardization and value-based care. There is a strong demand for affiliation with orthopedic groups, according to a new report from VMG Health, and more transactions could be on the horizon.
“Many orthopedic groups are considering whether now is the right time to pursue an affiliation or acquisition and how much their business could be worth to a potential buyer,” wrote Sydney Richards, Clint Flume and Patrick Speights in the July 25 report.
Private equity companies are among the most persistent suitors for orthopedic medical groups and surgery centers, especially those with imaging, physical therapy and other services to complement surgery. Surgeon owners with aspirations for regional growth are particularly suited for private equity investment, Becker’s reports. Read more.
