Private equity in ophthalmology: 5 updates

Ophthalmology is no exception to the massive private equity push into healthcare. Here are five updates from PE-backed ophthalmology groups:

Advertisement

1. PE-backed, Chicago-based Midwest Vision Partners expanded its network to 52 locations with its latest partnership. Here are four recent moves by the company. 

2. PE-backed Eye Health America, an eye care practice management organization in Greenville, S.C., has partnered with The Eye Care Center, an optometric practice with three locations. 

3. PE-backed Sight Growth Partners, the administrative services provider for ophthalmology platform SightMD, expanded its services into New Jersey, according to an April 7 release. 

4. Chardon, Ohio-based Kellis Eye & Laser Center entered into an agreement with PE-backed Sunvera Group, a management services organization, the platform announced Feb. 24.

5. Here are six private equity-backed deals for ophthalmology practices in January.

At the Becker’s 32nd Annual Meeting: The Business and Operations of ASCs, taking place October 29-31 in Chicago, ASC leaders, surgeons and healthcare executives will explore strategies to drive growth, enhance operational performance, navigate reimbursement challenges and prepare for the future of ambulatory surgery. Apply for complimentary registration now.

Register to Attend Webinar

Building a High-Performance Cardiac PET Program: What Health Systems Should Consider

Thursday, July 30
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CDT

Presenters: Rupa Sanghani, MD, FACC, FASNC, Rush University Medical CenterBrendon Loiselle, CDL Nuclear Technologies

Advertisement

Next Up in Ophthalmology

  • East Lansing-based Michigan Surgical Center has disclosed a data breach that may have exposed personal information, according to a July…

  • Cincinnati-based MidWest Eye Center welcomed Alec Bradley, MD, an ophthalmologist who specializes in premium cataract surgery, refractive surgery, microinvasive glaucoma…

Advertisement

Comments are closed.