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