It was a busy fourth quarter in 2018 for home medical equipment mergers and acquisitions. Due to substantive changes in CMS’s decision to pause competitive bidding for two years, buyers are showing interest in the sector again.
HME Managing Director Pat Clifford also commented to HME News that interest is strong not only in respiratory but other sectors as well.
“You’ve got private equity going after urologicals and pick, pack and ship type companies. Or take non-invasive vents: There are folks that like to go after the pediatric market and folks that just want the adults. There’s a little something for everyone.”