American CareSource to Add NC UC Clinics

The Atlanta-based urgent care chain, American CareSource, is strengthening its east coast presence.  With the upcoming acquisition of Medac Health Services, P.A., American CareSource will add four Wilmington, NC locations - increasing its total to 14 urgent care centers.  Currently, the chain operates clinics in suburban Washington, D.C., Georgia, Florida and Alabama.

American CareSource also offers a range or primary care and specialty health services, including occupational medicine and veterans care.

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FastMed Partners with ABRY - Expansion Expected

Private equity firm, ABRY, is set to acquire FastMed, the second largest independent urgent care organization in the U.S.  The acquisition will include FastMed's 87 clinics and the corporate offices in North Carolina and Arizona.  Currently, FastMed employs more than 1,100 - which include physicians, physician assistants and nurse practitioners.  FastMed CEO, Kevin Blank noted:

"The additional capital and management talent that ABRY provides will allow us to significantly expand our geographic footprint and grow organically as well as through targeted acquisitions…."

The transaction is expected to close in the second quarter, 2015.  >>Read more