As economic headwinds make smaller tuck-in mental health deals an appealing prospect in 2023, some larger providers may opt to slow their M&A strategy all together in favor of de novos.
Tuck-in acquisitions take time, vetting and money. And in some cases, even after all that, transactions can fail to meet the buyer’s expectations and never cross the finish line, Behavioral Health Business reports.
For operators looking to lock in growth, de novos could cost less and speed up the process. Read more.