DOTmed September 18, 2020
Market liquidity is beginning to open back up now that investors and banks are starting to rationalize the impact of COVID-19 on different business sectors, which means deal activity is also picking up again after a noticeable dip in the second quarter of the year.
There are many reasons why now, more than ever, larger physician practices, hospital systems and private equity funds may want to acquire or merge with other healthcare companies. Several trends are currently driving healthcare M&A, including the business impact on hospitals and physician practices, which may be seen by opportunistic investors as distressed assets; and the evolution of digital healthcare and the opportunities it presents for startups and investors alike.
However, in healthcare, it is...