What You Should Know:
- InformedDNA®, a precision health company focused on revolutionizing the application of genomic insights, has announced its acquisition of Coriell Life Sciences, a provider of pharmacogenomic services and clinical decision support. Financial details of the acquisition were not disclosed.
- The strategic acquisition significantly expands InformedDNA's capabilities, offering patients, providers, and payers broader access to genetic insights for more
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Walgreens PE Buyout Heavily Reliant on 83% Debt, Raising Concerns About Financial Stability
What You Should Know:
- The recent acquisition of Walgreens Boots Alliance by private equity firm Sycamore Partners is drawing scrutiny due to the high level of debt financing involved and questions surrounding Sycamore's equity commitment.
- According to a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filing, 83.4% of the financing for the Walgreens buyout is debt, totaling $22.5B. This is more than double the average debt level (41%) used in private equity acquisitions last
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Tempus Acquires Precision Research Platform Deep 6 AI
What You Should Know:
- Tempus AI, Inc. (NASDAQ: TEM), a technology company leading the adoption of AI to advance precision medicine and patient care, today announced it has acquired Deep 6 AI, a leading AI-powered precision research platform for healthcare organizations and life sciences companies.
- Deep 6 AI enables healthcare organizations to de-risk clinical trials, accelerate recruitment, and generate real-world evidence (RWE) with speed and precision. Its AI-powered software matches
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moveUP.care Acquires Deep Structure: Expanding AI-Driven Orthopedic Care
What You Should Know:
-moveUP.care, the Belgian and US-based leader in digital orthopedics acquires Deep Structure, a US-based digital health company revolutionizing orthopedic care delivery through AI-driven surgery planning and rehabilitation.
-This strategic move allows moveUP to integrate Deep Structure's cutting-edge technology and outstanding team to drive greater efficiency in orthopedic practices across the US. It also means that all of moveUP's customers will soon benefit from
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CoachCare Acquires VitalTech, Expanding RPM and Virtual Care Capabilities
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- CoachCare, a provider of remote patient monitoring (RPM) and care management platforms has acquired VitalTech, a provider of comprehensive enterprise solutions across the care continuum.
- The strategic acquisition, advised by Hyde Park Capital, represents CoachCare's eighth acquisition since 2023 and significantly enhances its virtual care capabilities.
VitalTech Background
VitalTech, founded in 2019, brings unique software and AI expertise to
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Knack RCM Acquires PPM Partners, Expanding Expertise in Anesthesia RCM
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- Knack RCM, a provider of tech-enabled revenue cycle management (RCM) services announced the acquisition of PPM Partners, a RCM provider specializing in the anesthesia sector. Financial details of the acquisition were not disclosed.
- The strategic move strengthens Knack RCM's position as a premier partner for anesthesia practices nationwide and expands its comprehensive suite of RCM solutions.
PPM Partners Background
Founded in 1991 and based in
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RLDatix Acquires IPeople Healthcare to Enhance EHR Data Accessibility and Patient Safety
What You Should Know:
- RLDatix (RLD), a global leader in safety, workforce, and data solutions for healthcare systems, has announced the acquisition of IPeople Healthcare, a provider of business continuity and data accessibility solutions.
- The strategic move strengthens RLDatix's capabilities in ensuring seamless and uninterrupted access to electronic health record (EHR) data for healthcare providers, ultimately enhancing patient safety.
IPeople's solutions address a
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Healthcare M&A Slowdown 2024: Alvarez & Marsal’s Raheel Khan on Market Challenges & 2025 Outlook
In 2024, the healthcare mergers and acquisitions (M&A) landscape experienced a notable slowdown, leaving industry stakeholders pondering the contributing factors and anticipating future trends. To shed light on this complex scenario, we sat down with Raheel Khan, Managing Director at Alvarez & Marsal Transaction Advisory Group. With extensive experience advising both buyers and sellers in the healthcare sector, Khan offers valuable insights into the forces shaping M&A activity, the
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Private Equity Acquisition of Walgreens Raises Concerns Over Patient Care and Financial Stability
What You Should Know:
- The recent announcement of private equity firm Sycamore Partners' acquisition of national pharmacy giant Walgreens has sparked significant concern, particularly from the nonprofit watchdog Private Equity Stakeholder Project (PESP).
- PESP has released a statement expressing deep wariness about the potential impact of this takeover on patient care, worker safety, and the company's financial stability.
PESP's Concerns About Private Equity in
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April Health and Wysa Merge to Transform Behavioral Healthcare Access
What You Should Know:
- April Health, a provider of integrated behavioral health solutions announced a merger with Wysa, a global leader in AI-powered mental health support.
- The collaboration aims to address the urgent need for accessible and timely mental healthcare by combining human-led care with Wysa's clinically proven AI.
Addressing the Mental Health Crisis
Access to mental healthcare remains a significant challenge, particularly in underserved areas. Long wait
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