MedCity News January 17, 2025
This year will likely see a high rate of divesture among hospital M&A deals, according to Anu Singh, managing director at Kaufman Hall. He also predicted that health systems will continue to pursue partnerships with a broader array of organizations, such as payers and venture firms, to solve challenges.
Last year’s M&A activity in the healthcare sector signaled an unsteady financial recovery for the nation’s hospitals, according to a new report from Kaufman Hall.
The report found that there were 72 M&A deals among hospitals and health systems in 2024. More than 60% of the deals involved a divesture — meaning a health system or governmental entity was selling off a portion of its assets.
The report pointed out...