Healthcare M&A: Glance Back...Look Ahead

In their recently released report, finance firm, Berkery Noyes, sized up healthcare M&A in 2012.  Highlights included:

• 21% increase in transactions (vs. 2011)
• Slight increase in transaction value (5%): $11.36B to $11.96B
• Increase in Healthcare IT segment deals by 11%
• Substantial interest in the mobile application sub-sector  

M&A activity in 2013 is predicted to be robust according to Irving Levin Associates, a research and publishing firm.  Various investment and consulting experts suggest that healthcare acquisition targets will likely include:

• Hospitals
• Physician Practices (by Hospitals)
• Skilled Nursing Facilities
• Small Home Healthcare Companies