Private Equity

Private equity groups continue to show strong interest in ASCs in 2022, with multiple acquisitions in the last 30 days. 

Private equity firms have invested $921 billion in U.S. healthcare since 2006, according to the American Investment Council. 

Financial management and human resources company MedHQ has completed a strategic investment with 424 Capital, a growth capital partner.

Private equity firm Revelstoke Capital Partners is adding Lisa Dombro, a former consultant to Deerfield, Ill.-based Surgical Care Affiliates, as the firm's sixth operating partner.

Fredericksburg, Va.-based Vista Eye Specialists was acquired by Richmond, Va.-based Atlantic Vision Partners, which is backed by private equity firm Sheridan Capital Partners.

Private equity deals in healthcare were up 31 percent in the fourth quarter of 2021, according to Provident Healthcare Partners.

Private equity firm Partners Group has acquired a 200-location dermatology practice from Omers Private Equity, Partners said Feb. 10. 

Remedy Medical Properties is investing in a 23-property healthcare portfolio owned by MedProperties, Commercial Property Executive reported Feb. 10.

Consolidation in gastroenterology accelerated in 2021, according to a recent report jointly published by consulting firm Fraser Healthcare and pharma research firm Spherix Global Insights. 

EyeSouth Partners has completed an affiliation with Athens, Ga.-based Georgia Center for Sight.