The decline in second quarter healthcare M&A probably won’t surprise many. The second quarter was the first full quarter of healthcare M&A in the shadow of the COVID-19 pandemic, and deal making took a hit as a result, as shown in results from Levin Associates’ Deal Search Online database. Compared with Q1:20, Q2:20 dropped 20%,
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CMS: Expect Return of RAC, TPE, and Other Audits in August Read More »
CMS is planning to restart most Medicare fee-for-service medical reviews by August 3, according to a recently released FAQ. The agency expects to resume the Targeted Probe and Educate (TPE) program, Supplemental Medical Review Contractor (SMRC) reviews, and Recovery Audit Contractor (RAC) reviews regardless of the status of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) public health emergency
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Smaller home-based care agencies could be forced to close their doors as a result of the coronavirus, creating merger-and-acquisition opportunities for larger providers in the space. However, the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) adds a new layer of complexity to some of those M&A opportunities, specifically if an acquisition target is the recipient of a PPP
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COVID-19 has financially stressed the U.S. healthcare system in several ways. In many cities, hospitals have needed to add healthcare capacity (especially ICU beds) to serve rapidly increasing numbers of COVID-19 patients. At the same time, many states have mandated suspension of elective procedures, which typically generate most hospital revenue. Moreover, many non-COVID-19 patients are
Antitrust Enforcers Unlikely to Lessen Scrutiny of Healthcare Mergers during Pandemic Read More »
If a proposed bill by the California Senate is passed, parties to certain post-pandemic healthcare transactions involving private equity groups, hedge funds, healthcare systems, facilities, and provider groups would need to plan for and obtain regulatory approval from the California attorney general. California Attorney General Xavier Becerra and Senator Bill Monning announced on May 13,
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