American CareSource Enters Urgent Care

In 2013, Urgent Care industry revenue topped $14B.  By 2018, revenue is projected to increase to approximately $19B.  Not surprising then...that American CareSource, a network of ancillary healthcare providers, is moving into the urgent care market space.  Their foray begins with the acquisition of two urgent care clinics in the Atlanta metro area.  The Locust Grove and Decatur clinics were previously owned by CorrectMed, LLC.  >>Read more

With the completed acquisition, Dr. Richard Turner, American CareSource CEO, affirms,  

"…we have taken our first important step in entering the urgent care market.  The two centers will be the centerpiece of our strategy to become the high-quality, patient-centric provider of conveniently available affordable urgent care…"

Related:  More Regular Care = Urgent Care Growth

ICV Adds Dialysis Platform

With the recent acquisition of Atlantis Healthcare Group Puerto Rico, Inc., ICV Partners has established a kidney dialysis platform. Atlantis, founded in 2000 by Dr. Otegbola Ojo, has 13 facilities located throughout the island of Puerto Rico.  Dr. Ojo will continue as Atlantis’ President.

ICV, in partnership with Dr. Ojo, noted nephrologist Dr. Randall Maxey, and health care executive Ruby Harford have concurrently formed American Alliance Dialysis Holdings, LLC (“AAD”).  The team at AAD will identify and vet strategic investment opportunities located in North America and the Caribbean.  >>Read more