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Ophthalmology: A Vision for PE Investment
FTI Consulting highlights an aging population leading to strong procedural growth, reimbursement, clinical innovation and emerging medical technologies, practice profitability and the role of Ambulatory Surgical Centers.
PE Pumping the Brakes as Buyout Deals Slow Down
As things stand, portfolio companies are using more cash flow than usual for interest payments, thus squeezing returns. But a full economic slowdown that could drag down interest rates would create thornier problems for PE investors.
PE-Backed Invo Healthcare Closes Autism Home Support Services, Abandons Home and Center ABA
The company is leaving the home-based and center-based autism therapy segments altogether to focus on its legacy offering: school-based behavioral health services, including ABA.
Lawmakers Seek to Block Home Health Medicare Cuts
The Preserving Access to Home Health Act of 2023 was introduced Thursday. Its largest objective is to prevent further cuts to home health payments in 2024 and beyond.
Why Health System-Home Health Joint Venture Activity Could Heat Up
Rising costs, the return of Medicare sequestration, labor shortages and higher patient acuity levels have all contributed to health systems struggling financially over the past 18 months.
San Francisco City Attorney Questions Legality of U.S. News and World Report Hospital Rankings
San Francisco City Attorney David Chiu has sent a letter to U.S. News & World Report seeking information on the company's hospital rankings, which have come under scrutiny from medical experts for alleged imprecise methodology and bias.
Lawmakers Want CMS’ Prior Authorization Proposal to Go Further
Many in Congress think the government needs to set stricter rules to prevent health insurers’ from slow-walking decisions on whether to approve treatments.
Healthcare-Focused PE Manager Martis Capital Secures Investment From Kudu Investment Management
The firm closed its fourth fund, Martis Partners IV, LP, on June 6 with approximately $779 million in capital commitments, exceeding its target of $700 million.
Investment in Value-Based Specialty Care Pivots on Site of Service, Understanding Areas of Risk
Private investment will continue, as partners look for opportunities to support lower-cost models of virtual or in-home care.
Legislators Look to ‘Tap the Breaks’ on PE Investments in Healthcare, Expert Says
Areas of concern for lawmakers and regulators are cost increases, surprise billing and anticompetitive behavior and monopoly power, as well issues related to quality of care and resident/patient and consumer data privacy.