mergers and acquisitions

Home infusion market sees supply-and-demand issues

Although mergers and acquisitions have slowed down in the home infusion market, it's good news for owners. Valuations in the sector are strong because of a shortage in inventory. Managing Director Reg Blackburn gave insight to HME News. “There are fewer new startups, and the other guys have been consolidating. It’s definitely a supply and

Recent Transaction: Embrace Hospice acquired

Texas-based Embrace Hospice was acquired. The company provided certified hospice services across eight contiguous counties. The Braff Group served as Embrace's exclusive mergers and acquisitions advisor.

Recent Transaction: Direct Home Health Care acquired

PITTSBURGH, September 11, 2018 — Care Advantage, Inc., a leading provider of home health care services in the Mid-Atlantic and a portfolio company of BelHealth Investment Partners, LLC., has acquired Direct Home Health Care. Financial terms weren’t announced. The Braff Group originated the transaction and served as the exclusive mergers and acquisitions advisor to Direct Home Health Care.

Pending Transaction: WaldenSierra to be acquired

Pyramid Healthcare announced its plans to acquire WaldenSierra, a Substance Use Disorder and Behavioral Health Provider located in Maryland. This transaction will help Pennsylvania-based Pyramid expand its footprint in the Mid-Atlantic Region. The Braff Group provided advisory services to Walden. Press Release Completed Transactions Behavioral Health Experts Ted Jordan

M&A: What will be impact of bid changes?

There's a chance of an increase in M&A activity in HME because of proposed changes to competitive bidding from CMS. Analysts say it's too early to tell, and Managing Director Pat Clifford spoke with HME News, explaining it's best to wait and see what will happen. “Unless the paradigm really changes, the rates still

Recent Transaction: Beacon Health System acquired

The home health and private duty operations of Beacon Health Ventures have been acquired. The health system, located in Indiana, sought to divest its two Medicare Certified Home Health Agencies and one Private Duty Agency. The Braff Group served as Beacon's exclusive mergers and acquisitions advisor. Completed Transactions For more details, please contact Home Health and

Optimism greets investors’ sudden interest in autism therapy

Thanks to changes in insurance reimbursements from federal and state laws, Autism service providers are a very attractive acquisition to investors. But according to President Dexter Braff, this wasn't always the case. He spoke with Spectrum regarding the recent change in investors' interests. Click here to read more

Recent Transaction: Encompass RX

Encompass RX, an Atlanta Georgia based specialty pharmacy, was acquired by CVS Health, Inc. The transaction enhances the existing specialty pharmacy service capabilities of CVS in the southeastern United States. The Braff Group provided exclusive merger and acquisition advisory services to Encompass RX. Completed Transactions For more details, please contact Pharmacy Services Managing Director Reg

Money, Management and Mergers: The Business Aspects of Post-acute ABI Neurorehabilitation

Passion for improving people's lives is the reason most owners start a post-acute acquired brain injury neurorehabilitation company. However, it's important for management to know the business aspects of running an ABI company, such as value, profit, revenues and growth, RCM, technology, and real estate, just to name a few.President Dexter Braff along with Managing Directors

Recent Transaction: Fairhaven Treatment Center acquired

PITTSBURGH, July 13, 2018 — Fairhaven Treatment Center, a premier provider of treatment services for women struggling with eating disorders (ED), was recently acquired by Refresh Mental Health. Fairhaven offers a full continuum of care, from residential to outpatient services, to adult and adolescent women with eating disorders. Located in Memphis, Tennessee, Fairhaven is