Showing posts with label Fierce Health Finance. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Fierce Health Finance. Show all posts

Thursday, February 21, 2013

PE Firms Sweet on Hospital Deals


While private equity firms have not engaged much in the margin-thin hospital market, things may be changing.

As noted by Ron Shinkman in a recent Fierce Health Finance article, PE firm interest may be on the rise because “the healthcare industry is exiting a period of business decline, rapidly growing and enjoying new value."

According to the article, the key to future connections will be a firm’s assessment of the hospital’s C-level executives.  Since PE firms will likely be more hands-off than in other industries, they will want the right management in place.  >>Read more