Becker's Healthcare July 8, 2021
Merger and acquisition revenue remains high as hospitals and health systems shift their focus to acquisitions of small, independent hospitals and regional partnerships, according to an analysis published July 8 from healthcare consulting firm Kaufman Hall.
Total M&A revenue in the first and second quarter totaled $17.2 billion on 27 transactions. This is the second highest in recent years, according to the report. In 2020, revenue for the same period was $17 billion with 43 transactions.
In the second quarter, M&A volume was below historic volume with 14 transactions. However the quarter saw a high number of transactions with revenues above $500...