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TriaVision and VisionFirst Join Forces to Expand Eye Care Across Alabama.
TriaVision, one of Alabama’s fastest-growing vision care groups, is welcoming VisionFirst, a leading eye care practice with nearly 30 years of history and five locations, into its statewide network. After
decades of service as UAB faculty members, 14 former UAB Callahan Eye Hospital doctors founded TriaVision in 2024. Since this landmark transition, TriaVision has rapidly expanded its independent, collaborative vision care model. Today, the organization’s 25
ophthalmologists and optometrists represent the alignment of some of the most experienced eye surgeons and clinicians in the state, providing more than 100,000 patient visits and nearly 9,000 sight-preserving surgeries annually across 13 locations.
Read More
·
Affiliations and Expansion Acquisitions Drive Q3 Momentum for Smile Doctors.
Smile Doctors, the leading orthodontic support organization (OSO) in the United States, proudly announces the addition of two new affiliated practices and two joint venture expansion acquisitions. In Q3,
Smile Doctors boosted its presence in Connecticut with the addition of Daniels Orthodontics and Team Demas Orthodontics. In addition to brand-new partnerships, Smile Doctors also announced two expansion acquisitions in partnership with affiliated Doctors:
True Smile Orthodontics (Texas) — Led by Dr. Josh Adcox and Dr. Victoria Diggs of Smile Doctors Harker Heights and Copperas Cove; and Pendleton Orthodontics (Texas) — Led by Dr. Ryan Pendleton, who Smile Doctors welcomes to their network of orthodontists,
and Dr. Chris Stansbury of Wired Orthodontics.
Read More
·
Suquamish Tribe Announces Acquisition of Kitsap OBGYN.
The Suquamish Tribe has announced plans to acquire Kitsap OBGYN next year, keeping the currently independent provider afloat and persevering access to maternal care for expecting mothers in Kitsap County.
Much of the clinic's operations will remain the same, but moving under the tribe's umbrella will allow its 42 staff members to offer more efficient and effective care, said Amity Marriott, a doctor for Kitsap OBGYN. The agency will continue assisting with
deliveries at St. Michael Medical Center and running clinics in Poulsbo and Silverdale, serving both tribal and non-tribal members.
Read More
Professional Services
·
Ankura Expands Global Digital Transformation Capabilities with Acquisition of Omniscient Platforms.
Ankura Consulting Group, LLC (“Ankura”), a leading global expert services and advisory firm, has announced its acquisition of Omniscient Platforms and its subsidiary, Omniscient Health (collectively, “Omniscient”).
This acquisition enhances Ankura’s first-in-class capabilities in digital transformation, including data and AI advisory, technology strategy, and data analytics and marks another step in the Firm’s growth strategy as it continues to build a comprehensive
suite of multidisciplinary advisory services and solutions. Omniscient brings deep expertise in digital innovation and transformation with a particularly strong presence across Latin America, including Argentina.
Read More
·
HMP Global Acquires Music City SCALE to Build the Industry's Most Comprehensive Learning Ecosystem in Aesthetic Medicine and Skin Health.
HMP Global—the leading omnichannel healthcare events and education company—has announced its acquisition of Music City SCALE, one of the most respected and influential multispecialty meetings in aesthetic
medicine, medical dermatology, and regenerative skin health. The acquisition closely follows the company's recent purchase of Masterclasses in Dermatology in April and further strengthens its position as the most comprehensive provider of skin health education.
For more than two decades, Music City SCALE has been recognized as a premier multispecialty forum bringing together experts in aesthetic medicine, dermatology, plastic surgery, facial plastic surgery, and oculofacial surgery.
Read More
Health Plans & Payor Services
·
MDI NetworX Acquires Cobalt MedPlans from Cobalt Health Solutions.
MDI NetworX, a leading provider of technology-enabled business process solutions for the healthcare industry, announces the acquisition of Cobalt MedPlans (Clarity Performance Solutions) from Cobalt Health
Solutions, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City (Blue KC). This strategic acquisition significantly expands MDI's U.S. operational footprint and strengthens its ability to deliver a full range of payer services — including
claims processing, enrollment, and member and provider call center services — directly from U.S. delivery centers. As part of the acquisition, approximately 250 U.S.-based employees from Cobalt MedPlans will join the MDI family, bringing MDI's total global
workforce to more than 7,500.
Read More
Medical Technology
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Private Equity Firm Finally Closes $627M Deal to Acquire Surmodics.
After finally clearing legal challenges from regulators, Eden Prairie-based Surmodics is now a private company again. Chicago-based GTCR closed on its $627 million deal for Surmodics on Wednesday November
19. A favorable court ruling on Nov. 10 from the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois cleared the way for the deal to proceed. “With incremental clarity from the FTC, we are pleased to be able to move forward with closing the acquisition
by GTCR,” Surmodics CEO Gary Maharaj said Monday November 17 in a news release. The FTC declined to appeal the ruling, leading to the deal’s close.
Read More
·
Abyrx and Kairuku Launch MedEdge Holdings with $450M Transaction.
Abyrx, Inc. and Kairuku, Inc. announce the closing of a combined $450 million transaction that includes a management-led buyout and new capital dedicated to acquiring commercial-stage surgical product companies.
The investment will be managed within MedEdge Holdings LLC. This newly formed holding company will use its ownership of Abyrx and Kairuku as the foundation for a broader growth strategy. By bringing the two companies under a single entity, MedEdge is creating
a platform that pairs Abryx's proven surgical products with Kairuku's scalable commercial software, enabling faster expansion while reducing the complexity surgeons and hospitals face in sourcing surgical products.
Read More
Facilities-Based Services
·
EverTrue Affiliation Expands Organization in Missouri.
EverTrue, a leading provider of aging services, and St. Andrews Resources for Seniors System (St. Andrew's) have agreed to an affiliation where specific communities, programs and services of the St. Andrews's
system will become part of EverTrue. EverTrue will lead and operate two Life Plan Communities, six Affordable Housing Communities, a specialized 55+ community, St. Andrew's In-Home Services, and St. Andrew's philanthropic activities, supporting team members
and residents with its EverTrue world-class programs and services. Approximately 425 employees are included in the affiliation.
Read More
·
Q3 2025 Healthcare Services M&A Market Update.
Dresner Partners, an award-winning, FINRA-registered, middle-market investment bank and Mergers Alliance member firm, is pleased to present the Healthcare Services M&A Market Update for the third quarter
of 2025. This comprehensive report provides valuable insights into recent trends and transactions within the Healthcare services sectors. The report shows that Healthcare services M&A remains active despite a tougher macro backdrop and that private equity
is emphasizing subsectors with operating leverage (Behavioral, select Specialty PPMs (especially Dental), Home-Based Care, and HCIT/RCM).
Read More
·
Autism Care Faces Market Reckoning as Payers, Investors Push for Proof of Outcomes.
After a few years of growing pains, the burgeoning autism treatment industry is beginning to mature. But maturation comes with a price: rising expectations from payers and investors alike. With rates for
applied behavior analysis (ABA) fluctuating across state Medicaid programs and more pressure to curb spending from commercial plans, there is a greater emphasis on providing quality outcomes. Still, providers need to standardize the most important outcomes
to demonstrate; otherwise, payers will do it for them. And relationships with payers are a key driver in M&A activity. Investors want to fund organizations that have a healthy reimbursement strategy.
Read More
·
The Largest DSOs Headed into 2026.
The top 10 largest DSOs support a combined network of roughly 7,800 practices nationwide. Here are 10 of the largest DSOs and MSOs in the U.S. by number of affiliated or supported dental practices, according
to a list compiled by Becker's Dental + DSO Review.
Read More
·
Definitive Healthcare: Largest Gastroenterology Physician Group Practices.
Definitive Healthcare's database shows that there are more than 1,500 active gastroenterology physician group practices in the U.S. Texas Digestive Disease Consultants is the largest gastroenterology physician
group in the country. The 594 physicians in this physician group make up one of the top physician groups in Texas based on their Medicare charges. Gastro Health is the second largest gastroenterology physician group, with 491 physicians. Connecticut GI is
the third largest gastroenterology physician group, with 343 physicians.
Read More
·
Radiology World Reacts to GE Healthcare’s Blockbuster $2B Deal to Buy Intelerad.
The radiology world is reacting to GE HealthCare’s blockbuster plans to purchase cloud software provider Intelerad. Meanwhile, London-based private equity firm Hg is touting its successful exit from owning
Intelerad about five years after buying a majority stake. The investment group was estimated to have poured about $500 million into Intelerad in January 2020, with unconfirmed sources placing the total value at $650 million (Hg said it partnered with Ardan
Equity on the original deal). Fast forward to today and that figure has more than tripled, with GEHC paying approximately $2.3 billion in cash.
Read More
·
Abry Targets $1B Continuation Fund for Centauri Health.
Abry Partners is raising a continuation fund to extend its control over Centauri Health Solutions, a software provider to the healthcare industry whose valuation has ballooned since 2020. The middle-market
buyout shop is giving investors in Abry Partners Fund IX, which acquired Centauri in 2020, the option to sell their holdings to secondary investors or roll into a continuation fund, according to several people familiar with the matter. As much as $1 billion
could be raised to buy Centauri out of its original fund, the people said. Centauri had an enterprise value of $325 million at the time of Abry’s acquisition in 2020, according to PitchBook data.
Read More
·
A Look at How UnitedHealthcare Is Developing, Deploying AI Solutions.
An insurer the size of UnitedHealthcare has a treasure trove of data, and that's one of the driving factors in the insurance giant's approach to artificial intelligence. Craig Kurtzweil, chief data and analytics
officer for UnitedHealthcare's commercial business, told Fierce Healthcare in an interview that between member claims, information flowing through its call centers and interactions through its digital member experience, data are the connective tissue for much
of its work. "Across the board, there's data pulsing," Kurtzweil said. "It's the engine that drives a lot of the work we do as a company, and the new versions of technology, AI and so on just have a tremendous opportunity for us to make some pretty significant
improvements to a bunch of different areas."
Read More
·
Compassus-Providence JV’s Top Strategies for Growth.
Compassus and not-for-profit health system Providence are expanding their joint venture using two key growth tactics. The organizations are seeking to expand the joint venture’s census of patients coming
from the Providence ecosystem while extending its community-based referral sources, Nick Gordon, senior vice president of strategic execution at Compassus, told Hospice News’ sister site Home Health Care News. The JV is branded as Providence At Home With Compassus.
Read More
·
OhioHealth Plans to Acquire 17th Hospital.
Columbus, Ohio-based OhioHealth is moving forward with plans to acquire Lancaster, Ohio-based Fairfield Medical Center, which would be its 17th acute-care hospital. The two organizations signed a nonbinding
agreement in fall 2024 to begin discussions about a formal partnership. In September, the board of directors from both health systems agreed to advance the process, potentially making Fairfield Medical Center a full member of OhioHealth, pending necessary
government filings and closing conditions, a spokesperson for the health system confirmed to Becker’s.
Read More
·
Clearside Biomedical Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Seeks Asset Sale.
Clearside Biomedical Inc. (NASDAQ: CLSD) filed a voluntary Chapter 11 bankruptcy petition in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware and plans to pursue an asset sale process. The biopharmaceutical
company intends to file a motion seeking court authorization for an auction under Section 363 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. The proposed bidding procedures would require interested parties to submit binding offers to acquire Clearside's assets in whole or in
part, purchased free and clear of liens and interests.
Read More
·
CMS Finalizes 2.6% Payment Increase for Hospital Outpatient Centers, ASCs.
The Trump administration has finalized the rule that sets government payments to hospital outpatient facilities and ambulatory surgical centers, including a 2.6% rate bump for each. That is an increase from
the proposed Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) rule, which pitched a 2.4% increase in the payment rate for outpatient services and ASCs. The rule also finalizes proposals that are a step toward site-neutral payments, a policy decried by the hospital
industry. Under the rule, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) finalized a plan to apply the Physician Fee Schedule rates to any codes assigned to the drug administration ambulatory payment classification when the services are provided at an
off-campus facility.
Read More
Event
Date
Location
RSNA 2025 (Radiological Society of North America)
Link
November 30-December 4
Chicago, IL
GlobeSt. HEALTHCARE REAL ESTATE 2025
Link
December 1-2
Scottsdale, AZ
Piper Sandler's 37th Annual Healthcare Conference
Link
December 2-4
New York, NY
Citi's 2025 Global Healthcare Conference
December 2-4
Miami, FL
8th Annual Evercore Healthcare Conference
Link
December 2-4
Miami, FL
2025 Forbes Healthcare Summit
Link
December 4
New York, NY
Marcus Evans Events' Long-Term Care & Senior Living CXO Summit 2025
Link
December 4-5
Fort Lauderdale, FL
2025 Masters of Aesthetics Symposium East
Link
December 5-7
Miami, FL
Treatment Center Investment & Valuation Retreat
Link
December 8-10
Scottsdale, AZ
Digital Health Summit @ CES 2026
Link
January 6-9
Las Vegas, NV
AVMA Veterinary Leadership Conference 2026
Link
January 8-10
Chicago, IL
Biotech Showcase Conference
Link
January 12-14
San Francisco, CA
JP Morgan 44th Annual Healthcare Conference
January 12-15
San Francisco, CA
2026 ODAC Dermatology, Aesthetic & Surgical Conference
Link
January 16-19
Orlando, FL
2026 Winter Clinical Dermatology Conference
Link
January 16-21
Maui, HI
NAVC's VMX 2026 Veterinary Meeting & Expo
Link
January 17-21
Orlando, FL
ASA® ADVANCE 2026: The Anesthesiology Business Event
Link
January 23-25
Las Vegas, NV
Home Care 100 Leadership & Strategy Conference
Link
January 25-28
Scottsdale, AZ
National Association of EMS Physicians 2026 Annual Meeting
Link
January 26-31
Tampa, FL
Content included in this newsletter is for informational purposes only and does not necessarily reflect the views of
Healthcare Dealflow, BRG, or its affiliates.
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BRG Healthcare Transaction Advisory Services
Phone: 615.866.6214
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TriaVision and VisionFirst Join Forces to Expand Eye Care Across Alabama.
TriaVision, one of Alabama’s fastest-growing vision care groups, is welcoming VisionFirst, a leading eye care practice with nearly 30 years of history and five locations, into its statewide network. After decades of service as UAB faculty members, 14 former UAB Callahan Eye Hospital doctors founded TriaVision in 2024. Since this landmark transition, TriaVision has rapidly expanded its independent, collaborative vision care model. Today, the organization’s 25 ophthalmologists and optometrists represent the alignment of some of the most experienced eye surgeons and clinicians in the state, providing more than 100,000 patient visits and nearly 9,000 sight-preserving surgeries annually across 13 locations.
Read More
Affiliations and Expansion Acquisitions Drive Q3 Momentum for Smile Doctors.
Smile Doctors, the leading orthodontic support organization (OSO) in the United States, proudly announces the addition of two new affiliated practices and two joint venture expansion acquisitions. In Q3, Smile Doctors boosted its presence in Connecticut with the addition of Daniels Orthodontics and Team Demas Orthodontics. In addition to brand-new partnerships, Smile Doctors also announced two expansion acquisitions in partnership with affiliated Doctors: True Smile Orthodontics (Texas) — Led by Dr. Josh Adcox and Dr. Victoria Diggs of Smile Doctors Harker Heights and Copperas Cove; and Pendleton Orthodontics (Texas) — Led by Dr. Ryan Pendleton, who Smile Doctors welcomes to their network of orthodontists, and Dr. Chris Stansbury of Wired Orthodontics.
Read More
Suquamish Tribe Announces Acquisition of Kitsap OBGYN.
The Suquamish Tribe has announced plans to acquire Kitsap OBGYN next year, keeping the currently independent provider afloat and persevering access to maternal care for expecting mothers in Kitsap County. Much of the clinic's operations will remain the same, but moving under the tribe's umbrella will allow its 42 staff members to offer more efficient and effective care, said Amity Marriott, a doctor for Kitsap OBGYN. The agency will continue assisting with deliveries at St. Michael Medical Center and running clinics in Poulsbo and Silverdale, serving both tribal and non-tribal members.
Read More
Professional Services
Ankura Expands Global Digital Transformation Capabilities with Acquisition of Omniscient Platforms.
Ankura Consulting Group, LLC (“Ankura”), a leading global expert services and advisory firm, has announced its acquisition of Omniscient Platforms and its subsidiary, Omniscient Health (collectively, “Omniscient”). This acquisition enhances Ankura’s first-in-class capabilities in digital transformation, including data and AI advisory, technology strategy, and data analytics and marks another step in the Firm’s growth strategy as it continues to build a comprehensive suite of multidisciplinary advisory services and solutions. Omniscient brings deep expertise in digital innovation and transformation with a particularly strong presence across Latin America, including Argentina.
Read More
HMP Global Acquires Music City SCALE to Build the Industry's Most Comprehensive Learning Ecosystem in Aesthetic Medicine and Skin Health.
HMP Global—the leading omnichannel healthcare events and education company—has announced its acquisition of Music City SCALE, one of the most respected and influential multispecialty meetings in aesthetic medicine, medical dermatology, and regenerative skin health. The acquisition closely follows the company's recent purchase of Masterclasses in Dermatology in April and further strengthens its position as the most comprehensive provider of skin health education. For more than two decades, Music City SCALE has been recognized as a premier multispecialty forum bringing together experts in aesthetic medicine, dermatology, plastic surgery, facial plastic surgery, and oculofacial surgery.
Read More
Health Plans & Payor Services
MDI NetworX Acquires Cobalt MedPlans from Cobalt Health Solutions.
MDI NetworX, a leading provider of technology-enabled business process solutions for the healthcare industry, announces the acquisition of Cobalt MedPlans (Clarity Performance Solutions) from Cobalt Health Solutions, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City (Blue KC). This strategic acquisition significantly expands MDI's U.S. operational footprint and strengthens its ability to deliver a full range of payer services — including claims processing, enrollment, and member and provider call center services — directly from U.S. delivery centers. As part of the acquisition, approximately 250 U.S.-based employees from Cobalt MedPlans will join the MDI family, bringing MDI's total global workforce to more than 7,500.
Read More
Medical Technology
Private Equity Firm Finally Closes $627M Deal to Acquire Surmodics.
After finally clearing legal challenges from regulators, Eden Prairie-based Surmodics is now a private company again. Chicago-based GTCR closed on its $627 million deal for Surmodics on Wednesday November 19. A favorable court ruling on Nov. 10 from the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois cleared the way for the deal to proceed. “With incremental clarity from the FTC, we are pleased to be able to move forward with closing the acquisition by GTCR,” Surmodics CEO Gary Maharaj said Monday November 17 in a news release. The FTC declined to appeal the ruling, leading to the deal’s close.
Read More
Abyrx and Kairuku Launch MedEdge Holdings with $450M Transaction.
Abyrx, Inc. and Kairuku, Inc. announce the closing of a combined $450 million transaction that includes a management-led buyout and new capital dedicated to acquiring commercial-stage surgical product companies. The investment will be managed within MedEdge Holdings LLC. This newly formed holding company will use its ownership of Abyrx and Kairuku as the foundation for a broader growth strategy. By bringing the two companies under a single entity, MedEdge is creating a platform that pairs Abryx's proven surgical products with Kairuku's scalable commercial software, enabling faster expansion while reducing the complexity surgeons and hospitals face in sourcing surgical products.
Read More
Facilities-Based Services
EverTrue Affiliation Expands Organization in Missouri.
EverTrue, a leading provider of aging services, and St. Andrews Resources for Seniors System (St. Andrew's) have agreed to an affiliation where specific communities, programs and services of the St. Andrews's system will become part of EverTrue. EverTrue will lead and operate two Life Plan Communities, six Affordable Housing Communities, a specialized 55+ community, St. Andrew's In-Home Services, and St. Andrew's philanthropic activities, supporting team members and residents with its EverTrue world-class programs and services. Approximately 425 employees are included in the affiliation.
Read More
Q3 2025 Healthcare Services M&A Market Update.
Dresner Partners, an award-winning, FINRA-registered, middle-market investment bank and Mergers Alliance member firm, is pleased to present the Healthcare Services M&A Market Update for the third quarter of 2025. This comprehensive report provides valuable insights into recent trends and transactions within the Healthcare services sectors. The report shows that Healthcare services M&A remains active despite a tougher macro backdrop and that private equity is emphasizing subsectors with operating leverage (Behavioral, select Specialty PPMs (especially Dental), Home-Based Care, and HCIT/RCM).
Read More
Autism Care Faces Market Reckoning as Payers, Investors Push for Proof of Outcomes.
After a few years of growing pains, the burgeoning autism treatment industry is beginning to mature. But maturation comes with a price: rising expectations from payers and investors alike. With rates for applied behavior analysis (ABA) fluctuating across state Medicaid programs and more pressure to curb spending from commercial plans, there is a greater emphasis on providing quality outcomes. Still, providers need to standardize the most important outcomes to demonstrate; otherwise, payers will do it for them. And relationships with payers are a key driver in M&A activity. Investors want to fund organizations that have a healthy reimbursement strategy.
Read More
The Largest DSOs Headed into 2026.
The top 10 largest DSOs support a combined network of roughly 7,800 practices nationwide. Here are 10 of the largest DSOs and MSOs in the U.S. by number of affiliated or supported dental practices, according to a list compiled by Becker's Dental + DSO Review.
Read More
Definitive Healthcare: Largest Gastroenterology Physician Group Practices.
Definitive Healthcare's database shows that there are more than 1,500 active gastroenterology physician group practices in the U.S. Texas Digestive Disease Consultants is the largest gastroenterology physician group in the country. The 594 physicians in this physician group make up one of the top physician groups in Texas based on their Medicare charges. Gastro Health is the second largest gastroenterology physician group, with 491 physicians. Connecticut GI is the third largest gastroenterology physician group, with 343 physicians.
Read More
Radiology World Reacts to GE Healthcare’s Blockbuster $2B Deal to Buy Intelerad.
The radiology world is reacting to GE HealthCare’s blockbuster plans to purchase cloud software provider Intelerad. Meanwhile, London-based private equity firm Hg is touting its successful exit from owning Intelerad about five years after buying a majority stake. The investment group was estimated to have poured about $500 million into Intelerad in January 2020, with unconfirmed sources placing the total value at $650 million (Hg said it partnered with Ardan Equity on the original deal). Fast forward to today and that figure has more than tripled, with GEHC paying approximately $2.3 billion in cash.
Read More
Abry Targets $1B Continuation Fund for Centauri Health.
Abry Partners is raising a continuation fund to extend its control over Centauri Health Solutions, a software provider to the healthcare industry whose valuation has ballooned since 2020. The middle-market buyout shop is giving investors in Abry Partners Fund IX, which acquired Centauri in 2020, the option to sell their holdings to secondary investors or roll into a continuation fund, according to several people familiar with the matter. As much as $1 billion could be raised to buy Centauri out of its original fund, the people said. Centauri had an enterprise value of $325 million at the time of Abry’s acquisition in 2020, according to PitchBook data.
Read More
A Look at How UnitedHealthcare Is Developing, Deploying AI Solutions.
An insurer the size of UnitedHealthcare has a treasure trove of data, and that's one of the driving factors in the insurance giant's approach to artificial intelligence. Craig Kurtzweil, chief data and analytics officer for UnitedHealthcare's commercial business, told Fierce Healthcare in an interview that between member claims, information flowing through its call centers and interactions through its digital member experience, data are the connective tissue for much of its work. "Across the board, there's data pulsing," Kurtzweil said. "It's the engine that drives a lot of the work we do as a company, and the new versions of technology, AI and so on just have a tremendous opportunity for us to make some pretty significant improvements to a bunch of different areas."
Read More
Compassus-Providence JV’s Top Strategies for Growth.
Compassus and not-for-profit health system Providence are expanding their joint venture using two key growth tactics. The organizations are seeking to expand the joint venture’s census of patients coming from the Providence ecosystem while extending its community-based referral sources, Nick Gordon, senior vice president of strategic execution at Compassus, told Hospice News’ sister site Home Health Care News. The JV is branded as Providence At Home With Compassus.
Read More
OhioHealth Plans to Acquire 17th Hospital.
Columbus, Ohio-based OhioHealth is moving forward with plans to acquire Lancaster, Ohio-based Fairfield Medical Center, which would be its 17th acute-care hospital. The two organizations signed a nonbinding agreement in fall 2024 to begin discussions about a formal partnership. In September, the board of directors from both health systems agreed to advance the process, potentially making Fairfield Medical Center a full member of OhioHealth, pending necessary government filings and closing conditions, a spokesperson for the health system confirmed to Becker’s.
Read More
Clearside Biomedical Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Seeks Asset Sale.
Clearside Biomedical Inc. (NASDAQ: CLSD) filed a voluntary Chapter 11 bankruptcy petition in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware and plans to pursue an asset sale process. The biopharmaceutical company intends to file a motion seeking court authorization for an auction under Section 363 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. The proposed bidding procedures would require interested parties to submit binding offers to acquire Clearside's assets in whole or in part, purchased free and clear of liens and interests.
Read More
CMS Finalizes 2.6% Payment Increase for Hospital Outpatient Centers, ASCs.
The Trump administration has finalized the rule that sets government payments to hospital outpatient facilities and ambulatory surgical centers, including a 2.6% rate bump for each. That is an increase from the proposed Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) rule, which pitched a 2.4% increase in the payment rate for outpatient services and ASCs. The rule also finalizes proposals that are a step toward site-neutral payments, a policy decried by the hospital industry. Under the rule, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) finalized a plan to apply the Physician Fee Schedule rates to any codes assigned to the drug administration ambulatory payment classification when the services are provided at an off-campus facility.
Read More
Event
Date
Location
RSNA 2025 (Radiological Society of North America)
Link
November 30-December 4
Chicago, IL
GlobeSt. HEALTHCARE REAL ESTATE 2025
Link
December 1-2
Scottsdale, AZ
Piper Sandler's 37th Annual Healthcare Conference
Link
December 2-4
New York, NY
Citi's 2025 Global Healthcare Conference
December 2-4
Miami, FL
8th Annual Evercore Healthcare Conference
Link
December 2-4
Miami, FL
2025 Forbes Healthcare Summit
Link
December 4
New York, NY
Marcus Evans Events' Long-Term Care & Senior Living CXO Summit 2025
Link
December 4-5
Fort Lauderdale, FL
2025 Masters of Aesthetics Symposium East
Link
December 5-7
Miami, FL
Treatment Center Investment & Valuation Retreat
Link
December 8-10
Scottsdale, AZ
Digital Health Summit @ CES 2026
Link
January 6-9
Las Vegas, NV
AVMA Veterinary Leadership Conference 2026
Link
January 8-10
Chicago, IL
Biotech Showcase Conference
Link
January 12-14
San Francisco, CA
JP Morgan 44th Annual Healthcare Conference
January 12-15
San Francisco, CA
2026 ODAC Dermatology, Aesthetic & Surgical Conference
Link
January 16-19
Orlando, FL
2026 Winter Clinical Dermatology Conference
Link
January 16-21
Maui, HI
NAVC's VMX 2026 Veterinary Meeting & Expo
Link
January 17-21
Orlando, FL
ASA® ADVANCE 2026: The Anesthesiology Business Event
Link
January 23-25
Las Vegas, NV
Home Care 100 Leadership & Strategy Conference
Link
January 25-28
Scottsdale, AZ
National Association of EMS Physicians 2026 Annual Meeting
Link
January 26-31
Tampa, FL
Content included in this newsletter is for informational purposes only and does not necessarily reflect the views of Healthcare Dealflow, BRG, or its affiliates.
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TriaVision and VisionFirst Join Forces to Expand Eye Care Across Alabama.
TriaVision, one of Alabama’s fastest-growing vision care groups, is welcoming VisionFirst, a leading eye care practice with nearly 30 years of history and five locations, into its statewide network. After decades of service as UAB faculty members, 14 former UAB Callahan Eye Hospital doctors founded TriaVision in 2024. Since this landmark transition, TriaVision has rapidly expanded its independent, collaborative vision care model. Today, the organization’s 25 ophthalmologists and optometrists represent the alignment of some of the most experienced eye surgeons and clinicians in the state, providing more than 100,000 patient visits and nearly 9,000 sight-preserving surgeries annually across 13 locations.
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Affiliations and Expansion Acquisitions Drive Q3 Momentum for Smile Doctors.
Smile Doctors, the leading orthodontic support organization (OSO) in the United States, proudly announces the addition of two new affiliated practices and two joint venture expansion acquisitions. In Q3, Smile Doctors boosted its presence in Connecticut with the addition of Daniels Orthodontics and Team Demas Orthodontics. In addition to brand-new partnerships, Smile Doctors also announced two expansion acquisitions in partnership with affiliated Doctors: True Smile Orthodontics (Texas) — Led by Dr. Josh Adcox and Dr. Victoria Diggs of Smile Doctors Harker Heights and Copperas Cove; and Pendleton Orthodontics (Texas) — Led by Dr. Ryan Pendleton, who Smile Doctors welcomes to their network of orthodontists, and Dr. Chris Stansbury of Wired Orthodontics.
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Suquamish Tribe Announces Acquisition of Kitsap OBGYN.
The Suquamish Tribe has announced plans to acquire Kitsap OBGYN next year, keeping the currently independent provider afloat and persevering access to maternal care for expecting mothers in Kitsap County. Much of the clinic's operations will remain the same, but moving under the tribe's umbrella will allow its 42 staff members to offer more efficient and effective care, said Amity Marriott, a doctor for Kitsap OBGYN. The agency will continue assisting with deliveries at St. Michael Medical Center and running clinics in Poulsbo and Silverdale, serving both tribal and non-tribal members.
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Professional Services
Ankura Expands Global Digital Transformation Capabilities with Acquisition of Omniscient Platforms.
Ankura Consulting Group, LLC (“Ankura”), a leading global expert services and advisory firm, has announced its acquisition of Omniscient Platforms and its subsidiary, Omniscient Health (collectively, “Omniscient”). This acquisition enhances Ankura’s first-in-class capabilities in digital transformation, including data and AI advisory, technology strategy, and data analytics and marks another step in the Firm’s growth strategy as it continues to build a comprehensive suite of multidisciplinary advisory services and solutions. Omniscient brings deep expertise in digital innovation and transformation with a particularly strong presence across Latin America, including Argentina.
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HMP Global Acquires Music City SCALE to Build the Industry's Most Comprehensive Learning Ecosystem in Aesthetic Medicine and Skin Health.
HMP Global—the leading omnichannel healthcare events and education company—has announced its acquisition of Music City SCALE, one of the most respected and influential multispecialty meetings in aesthetic medicine, medical dermatology, and regenerative skin health. The acquisition closely follows the company's recent purchase of Masterclasses in Dermatology in April and further strengthens its position as the most comprehensive provider of skin health education. For more than two decades, Music City SCALE has been recognized as a premier multispecialty forum bringing together experts in aesthetic medicine, dermatology, plastic surgery, facial plastic surgery, and oculofacial surgery.
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Health Plans & Payor Services
MDI NetworX Acquires Cobalt MedPlans from Cobalt Health Solutions.
MDI NetworX, a leading provider of technology-enabled business process solutions for the healthcare industry, announces the acquisition of Cobalt MedPlans (Clarity Performance Solutions) from Cobalt Health Solutions, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City (Blue KC). This strategic acquisition significantly expands MDI's U.S. operational footprint and strengthens its ability to deliver a full range of payer services — including claims processing, enrollment, and member and provider call center services — directly from U.S. delivery centers. As part of the acquisition, approximately 250 U.S.-based employees from Cobalt MedPlans will join the MDI family, bringing MDI's total global workforce to more than 7,500.
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Medical Technology
Private Equity Firm Finally Closes $627M Deal to Acquire Surmodics.
After finally clearing legal challenges from regulators, Eden Prairie-based Surmodics is now a private company again. Chicago-based GTCR closed on its $627 million deal for Surmodics on Wednesday November 19. A favorable court ruling on Nov. 10 from the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois cleared the way for the deal to proceed. “With incremental clarity from the FTC, we are pleased to be able to move forward with closing the acquisition by GTCR,” Surmodics CEO Gary Maharaj said Monday November 17 in a news release. The FTC declined to appeal the ruling, leading to the deal’s close.
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Abyrx and Kairuku Launch MedEdge Holdings with $450M Transaction.
Abyrx, Inc. and Kairuku, Inc. announce the closing of a combined $450 million transaction that includes a management-led buyout and new capital dedicated to acquiring commercial-stage surgical product companies. The investment will be managed within MedEdge Holdings LLC. This newly formed holding company will use its ownership of Abyrx and Kairuku as the foundation for a broader growth strategy. By bringing the two companies under a single entity, MedEdge is creating a platform that pairs Abryx's proven surgical products with Kairuku's scalable commercial software, enabling faster expansion while reducing the complexity surgeons and hospitals face in sourcing surgical products.
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Facilities-Based Services
EverTrue Affiliation Expands Organization in Missouri.
EverTrue, a leading provider of aging services, and St. Andrews Resources for Seniors System (St. Andrew's) have agreed to an affiliation where specific communities, programs and services of the St. Andrews's system will become part of EverTrue. EverTrue will lead and operate two Life Plan Communities, six Affordable Housing Communities, a specialized 55+ community, St. Andrew's In-Home Services, and St. Andrew's philanthropic activities, supporting team members and residents with its EverTrue world-class programs and services. Approximately 425 employees are included in the affiliation.
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Q3 2025 Healthcare Services M&A Market Update.
Dresner Partners, an award-winning, FINRA-registered, middle-market investment bank and Mergers Alliance member firm, is pleased to present the Healthcare Services M&A Market Update for the third quarter of 2025. This comprehensive report provides valuable insights into recent trends and transactions within the Healthcare services sectors. The report shows that Healthcare services M&A remains active despite a tougher macro backdrop and that private equity is emphasizing subsectors with operating leverage (Behavioral, select Specialty PPMs (especially Dental), Home-Based Care, and HCIT/RCM).
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Autism Care Faces Market Reckoning as Payers, Investors Push for Proof of Outcomes.
After a few years of growing pains, the burgeoning autism treatment industry is beginning to mature. But maturation comes with a price: rising expectations from payers and investors alike. With rates for applied behavior analysis (ABA) fluctuating across state Medicaid programs and more pressure to curb spending from commercial plans, there is a greater emphasis on providing quality outcomes. Still, providers need to standardize the most important outcomes to demonstrate; otherwise, payers will do it for them. And relationships with payers are a key driver in M&A activity. Investors want to fund organizations that have a healthy reimbursement strategy.
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The Largest DSOs Headed into 2026.
The top 10 largest DSOs support a combined network of roughly 7,800 practices nationwide. Here are 10 of the largest DSOs and MSOs in the U.S. by number of affiliated or supported dental practices, according to a list compiled by Becker's Dental + DSO Review.
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Definitive Healthcare: Largest Gastroenterology Physician Group Practices.
Definitive Healthcare's database shows that there are more than 1,500 active gastroenterology physician group practices in the U.S. Texas Digestive Disease Consultants is the largest gastroenterology physician group in the country. The 594 physicians in this physician group make up one of the top physician groups in Texas based on their Medicare charges. Gastro Health is the second largest gastroenterology physician group, with 491 physicians. Connecticut GI is the third largest gastroenterology physician group, with 343 physicians.
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Radiology World Reacts to GE Healthcare’s Blockbuster $2B Deal to Buy Intelerad.
The radiology world is reacting to GE HealthCare’s blockbuster plans to purchase cloud software provider Intelerad. Meanwhile, London-based private equity firm Hg is touting its successful exit from owning Intelerad about five years after buying a majority stake. The investment group was estimated to have poured about $500 million into Intelerad in January 2020, with unconfirmed sources placing the total value at $650 million (Hg said it partnered with Ardan Equity on the original deal). Fast forward to today and that figure has more than tripled, with GEHC paying approximately $2.3 billion in cash.
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Abry Targets $1B Continuation Fund for Centauri Health.
Abry Partners is raising a continuation fund to extend its control over Centauri Health Solutions, a software provider to the healthcare industry whose valuation has ballooned since 2020. The middle-market buyout shop is giving investors in Abry Partners Fund IX, which acquired Centauri in 2020, the option to sell their holdings to secondary investors or roll into a continuation fund, according to several people familiar with the matter. As much as $1 billion could be raised to buy Centauri out of its original fund, the people said. Centauri had an enterprise value of $325 million at the time of Abry’s acquisition in 2020, according to PitchBook data.
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A Look at How UnitedHealthcare Is Developing, Deploying AI Solutions.
An insurer the size of UnitedHealthcare has a treasure trove of data, and that's one of the driving factors in the insurance giant's approach to artificial intelligence. Craig Kurtzweil, chief data and analytics officer for UnitedHealthcare's commercial business, told Fierce Healthcare in an interview that between member claims, information flowing through its call centers and interactions through its digital member experience, data are the connective tissue for much of its work. "Across the board, there's data pulsing," Kurtzweil said. "It's the engine that drives a lot of the work we do as a company, and the new versions of technology, AI and so on just have a tremendous opportunity for us to make some pretty significant improvements to a bunch of different areas."
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Compassus-Providence JV’s Top Strategies for Growth.
Compassus and not-for-profit health system Providence are expanding their joint venture using two key growth tactics. The organizations are seeking to expand the joint venture’s census of patients coming from the Providence ecosystem while extending its community-based referral sources, Nick Gordon, senior vice president of strategic execution at Compassus, told Hospice News’ sister site Home Health Care News. The JV is branded as Providence At Home With Compassus.
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OhioHealth Plans to Acquire 17th Hospital.
Columbus, Ohio-based OhioHealth is moving forward with plans to acquire Lancaster, Ohio-based Fairfield Medical Center, which would be its 17th acute-care hospital. The two organizations signed a nonbinding agreement in fall 2024 to begin discussions about a formal partnership. In September, the board of directors from both health systems agreed to advance the process, potentially making Fairfield Medical Center a full member of OhioHealth, pending necessary government filings and closing conditions, a spokesperson for the health system confirmed to Becker’s.
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Clearside Biomedical Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Seeks Asset Sale.
Clearside Biomedical Inc. (NASDAQ: CLSD) filed a voluntary Chapter 11 bankruptcy petition in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware and plans to pursue an asset sale process. The biopharmaceutical company intends to file a motion seeking court authorization for an auction under Section 363 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. The proposed bidding procedures would require interested parties to submit binding offers to acquire Clearside's assets in whole or in part, purchased free and clear of liens and interests.
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CMS Finalizes 2.6% Payment Increase for Hospital Outpatient Centers, ASCs.
The Trump administration has finalized the rule that sets government payments to hospital outpatient facilities and ambulatory surgical centers, including a 2.6% rate bump for each. That is an increase from the proposed Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) rule, which pitched a 2.4% increase in the payment rate for outpatient services and ASCs. The rule also finalizes proposals that are a step toward site-neutral payments, a policy decried by the hospital industry. Under the rule, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) finalized a plan to apply the Physician Fee Schedule rates to any codes assigned to the drug administration ambulatory payment classification when the services are provided at an off-campus facility.
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Event
Date
Location
RSNA 2025 (Radiological Society of North America)
Link
November 30-December 4
Chicago, IL
GlobeSt. HEALTHCARE REAL ESTATE 2025
Link
December 1-2
Scottsdale, AZ
Piper Sandler's 37th Annual Healthcare Conference
Link
December 2-4
New York, NY
Citi's 2025 Global Healthcare Conference
December 2-4
Miami, FL
8th Annual Evercore Healthcare Conference
Link
December 2-4
Miami, FL
2025 Forbes Healthcare Summit
Link
December 4
New York, NY
Marcus Evans Events' Long-Term Care & Senior Living CXO Summit 2025
Link
December 4-5
Fort Lauderdale, FL
2025 Masters of Aesthetics Symposium East
Link
December 5-7
Miami, FL
Treatment Center Investment & Valuation Retreat
Link
December 8-10
Scottsdale, AZ
Digital Health Summit @ CES 2026
Link
January 6-9
Las Vegas, NV
AVMA Veterinary Leadership Conference 2026
Link
January 8-10
Chicago, IL
Biotech Showcase Conference
Link
January 12-14
San Francisco, CA
JP Morgan 44th Annual Healthcare Conference
January 12-15
San Francisco, CA
2026 ODAC Dermatology, Aesthetic & Surgical Conference
Link
January 16-19
Orlando, FL
2026 Winter Clinical Dermatology Conference
Link
January 16-21
Maui, HI
NAVC's VMX 2026 Veterinary Meeting & Expo
Link
January 17-21
Orlando, FL
ASA® ADVANCE 2026: The Anesthesiology Business Event
Link
January 23-25
Las Vegas, NV
Home Care 100 Leadership & Strategy Conference
Link
January 25-28
Scottsdale, AZ
National Association of EMS Physicians 2026 Annual Meeting
Link
January 26-31
Tampa, FL
Content included in this newsletter is for informational purposes only and does not necessarily reflect the views of Healthcare Dealflow, BRG, or its affiliates.
Contact: John Brock
Managing Director
BRG Healthcare Transaction Advisory Services
Phone: 615.866.6214
Healthcare Dealflow LLC
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Title: TriaVision and VisionFirst Join Forces to Expand Eye Care Across Alabama
TriaVision and VisionFirst Join Forces to Expand Eye Care Across Alabama
Emily Williamson
Nov 17, 2025
TriaVision, one of Alabama’s fastest-growing vision care groups, is welcoming VisionFirst, a leading eye care practice with nearly 30 years of history and five locations, into its statewide network. The integration brings all VisionFirst clinics and providers under the TriaVision brand, strengthening the organization’s reach and expanding world-class vision care access for the patients of Alabama.
After decades of service as UAB faculty members, 14 former UAB Callahan Eye Hospital doctors founded TriaVision in 2024. Since this landmark transition, TriaVision has rapidly expanded its independent, collaborative vision care model. Today, the organization’s 25 ophthalmologists and optometrists represent the alignment of some of the most experienced eye surgeons and clinicians in the state, providing more than 100,000 patient visits and nearly 9,000 sight-preserving surgeries annually across 13 locations.
The alliance further advances TriaVision’s investment in surgical innovation, including its new state-of-the-art ophthalmic Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC). This ASC will deliver advanced cataract and vision correction procedures, ensuring patients have seamless access to both clinic and surgical services within one integrated system.
VisionFirst leadership expressed that joining TriaVision strengthens their long-standing commitment to patient care by pairing familiar physician relationships with enhanced technology, collaboration, and advanced treatment options.
TriaVision will transition all VisionFirst locations to the TriaVision brand by
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Alabaster • Alexander City • Bessemer • Birmingham – Downtown • Birmingham – Princeton • Gardendale • Homewood (2) • Hoover • Pell City • Sylacauga • Trussville • Tuscaloosa • Vestavia
TriaVision and VisionFirst Join Forces to Expand Eye Care Across Alabama
Emily Williamson
Nov 17, 2025
TriaVision, one of Alabama’s fastest-growing vision care groups, is welcoming VisionFirst, a leading eye care practice with nearly 30 years of history and five locations, into its statewide network. The integration brings all VisionFirst clinics and providers under the TriaVision brand, strengthening the organization’s reach and expanding world-class vision care access for the patients of Alabama.
After decades of service as UAB faculty members, 14 former UAB Callahan Eye Hospital doctors founded TriaVision in 2024. Since this landmark transition, TriaVision has rapidly expanded its independent, collaborative vision care model. Today, the organization’s 25 ophthalmologists and optometrists represent the alignment of some of the most experienced eye surgeons and clinicians in the state, providing more than 100,000 patient visits and nearly 9,000 sight-preserving surgeries annually across 13 locations.
The alliance further advances TriaVision’s investment in surgical innovation, including its new state-of-the-art ophthalmic Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC). This ASC will deliver advanced cataract and vision correction procedures, ensuring patients have seamless access to both clinic and surgical services within one integrated system.
VisionFirst leadership expressed that joining TriaVision strengthens their long-standing commitment to patient care by pairing familiar physician relationships with enhanced technology, collaboration, and advanced treatment options.
TriaVision will transition all VisionFirst locations to the TriaVision brand by
March 1, 2026.
Patients may call
833-SEE-TRIA
to schedule an appointment at any TriaVision location, including:
Alabaster • Alexander City • Bessemer • Birmingham – Downtown • Birmingham – Princeton • Gardendale • Homewood (2) • Hoover • Pell City • Sylacauga • Trussville • Tuscaloosa • Vestavia
Title: Affiliations and Expansion Acquisitions Drive Q3 Momentum for Smile Doctors
Continued growth underscores the organization's commitment to supporting leading doctors in their clinics
and
careers.
DALLAS
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Nov. 21, 2025
/PRNewswire/ -- Smile Doctors, the leading orthodontic support organization (OSO) in the United States, proudly announces the addition of two new affiliated practices and two joint venture expansion acquisitions. These practices extend the footprint of the Smile Doctors network to more than 560 affiliated practices across 36 states, driving greater provider density in key markets and underscoring the organization's commitment to supporting leading doctors in continued growth.
In Q3, Smile Doctors boosted its presence in Connecticut with the addition of Daniels Orthodontics and Team Demas Orthodontics.
Dr. David Daniels, a former pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates, San Diego Padres, and St. Louis Cardinals is no stranger to the team mentality. He shared his excitement about joining Smile Doctors, saying, "Patient experience begins and ends with how strong your team is. I'm incredibly proud of what we've built here and thrilled at the opportunity to work alongside the industry's most decorated orthodontists. We're looking forward to sharing technology, resources, and experience with the Smile Doctors network of providers and know that the ultimate beneficiary will be our patients."
In addition to brand-new partnerships, Smile Doctors also announced two expansion acquisitions in partnership with affiliated Doctors:
True Smile Orthodontics (Texas) — Led by Dr. Josh Adcox and Dr. Victoria Diggs of Smile Doctors Harker Heights and Copperas Cove
Pendleton Orthodontics (Texas) — Led by Dr. Ryan Pendleton, who Smile Doctors welcomes to their network of orthodontists, and Dr. Chris Stansbury of Wired Orthodontics
Michael Kruspe, Smile Doctors Chief Development Officer, says the joint-venture expansion practices are proof of the success Smile Doctors is experiencing in redefining flexible growth for orthodontists.
"Beyond our standard affiliation opportunities, acquiring existing practices as expansion acquisitions is another growth avenue for our affiliated doctors who are driving exceptional outcomes in their clinics and are looking to extend their practice footprint," Kruspe said. "We want to provide a variety of paths for our talented affiliated orthodontists to continue growing, clinically and financially."
For more information about partnership and career opportunities at Smile Doctors, visit smiledoctorspartners.com.
About Smile Doctors LLC
Smile Doctors LLC is the largest ortho-focused dental support organization (OSO) in the U.S. As the fastest-growing network of leading orthodontists with more than 560 convenient locations in 36 states, Smile Doctors has a rich history of developing and growing affiliated practices by providing tools and technology that allow orthodontists to focus entirely on patient care. Smile Doctors is the largest network of Diamond Plus Invisalign® providers and its affiliated orthodontists are proud members of the American Association of Orthodontists, and American Dental Association, and host for the Lecture Center for Orthodontic Excellence. Smile Doctors' mission is to create confident smiles that inspire the best in patients, each other, and the communities they serve.
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Continued growth underscores the organization's commitment to supporting leading doctors in their clinics
and
careers.
DALLAS
,
Nov. 21, 2025
/PRNewswire/ -- Smile Doctors, the leading orthodontic support organization (OSO) in the United States, proudly announces the addition of two new affiliated practices and two joint venture expansion acquisitions. These practices extend the footprint of the Smile Doctors network to more than 560 affiliated practices across 36 states, driving greater provider density in key markets and underscoring the organization's commitment to supporting leading doctors in continued growth.
In Q3, Smile Doctors boosted its presence in Connecticut with the addition of Daniels Orthodontics and Team Demas Orthodontics.
Dr. David Daniels, a former pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates, San Diego Padres, and St. Louis Cardinals is no stranger to the team mentality. He shared his excitement about joining Smile Doctors, saying, "Patient experience begins and ends with how strong your team is. I'm incredibly proud of what we've built here and thrilled at the opportunity to work alongside the industry's most decorated orthodontists. We're looking forward to sharing technology, resources, and experience with the Smile Doctors network of providers and know that the ultimate beneficiary will be our patients."
In addition to brand-new partnerships, Smile Doctors also announced two expansion acquisitions in partnership with affiliated Doctors:
True Smile Orthodontics (Texas) — Led by Dr. Josh Adcox and Dr. Victoria Diggs of Smile Doctors Harker Heights and Copperas Cove
Pendleton Orthodontics (Texas) — Led by Dr. Ryan Pendleton, who Smile Doctors welcomes to their network of orthodontists, and Dr. Chris Stansbury of Wired Orthodontics
Michael Kruspe, Smile Doctors Chief Development Officer, says the joint-venture expansion practices are proof of the success Smile Doctors is experiencing in redefining flexible growth for orthodontists.
"Beyond our standard affiliation opportunities, acquiring existing practices as expansion acquisitions is another growth avenue for our affiliated doctors who are driving exceptional outcomes in their clinics and are looking to extend their practice footprint," Kruspe said. "We want to provide a variety of paths for our talented affiliated orthodontists to continue growing, clinically and financially."
For more information about partnership and career opportunities at Smile Doctors, visit smiledoctorspartners.com.
About Smile Doctors LLC
Smile Doctors LLC is the largest ortho-focused dental support organization (OSO) in the U.S. As the fastest-growing network of leading orthodontists with more than 560 convenient locations in 36 states, Smile Doctors has a rich history of developing and growing affiliated practices by providing tools and technology that allow orthodontists to focus entirely on patient care. Smile Doctors is the largest network of Diamond Plus Invisalign® providers and its affiliated orthodontists are proud members of the American Association of Orthodontists, and American Dental Association, and host for the Lecture Center for Orthodontic Excellence. Smile Doctors' mission is to create confident smiles that inspire the best in patients, each other, and the communities they serve.
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Title: Suquamish Tribe announces acquisition of Kitsap OBGYN
The Suquamish Tribe has announced plans to acquire
Kitsap OBGYN
next year, keeping the currently independent provider afloat and persevering access to maternal care for expecting mothers in Kitsap County.
Much of the clinic's operations will remain the same, but moving under the tribe's umbrella will allow its 42 staff members to offer more efficient and effective care, said Amity Marriott, a doctor for Kitsap OBGYN. The agency will continue assisting with deliveries at St. Michael Medical Center and running clinics in Poulsbo and Silverdale, serving both tribal and non-tribal members
An exam room at the Suquamish Tribe Healing House.
“We will continue to offer compassionate and personalized medical care for women,” Marriott said in a statement. “The only difference will be that we will be offering this level of care with the support of the Suquamish Tribe.”
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Tanner Scheid, an administrator for Kitsap OBGYN, confirmed in a phone interview Monday tough financial circumstances, including the threat of closure, proceeded the acquisition. Reimbursement rates have remained stagnant, making it difficult to remain profitable without outside support, Scheid said. The deal with the Suquamish should keep the agency open for the foreseeable future.
"I really applaud the tribe for stepping up," Scheid said.
The acquisition comes as many Kitsap mothers face
challenges with accessing prenatal care
. The region is often
referred to as an OBGYN desert
due to a shortage of providers. Marriott said she had seen estimates that one in four mothers travel into King or Pierce Counties for care.
Only 54.6% of mothers receive adequate prenatal care prior to birth, according to the most recently published data from the Kitsap Public Health District. That is more than 14 points lower than the state at-large.
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Leonard Forsman, chairman of the Tribe, said in a statement that they filled a void for primary care in North Kitsap two years ago after
opening the Healing House
, a federally-qualified health center and medical clinic. The deal with Kitsap OBGYN he says will further expand its reach and improve access to care for everyone.
“Expanding our scope of services to include specialized care for women allows us to make progress toward our goal of improving the health of our tribal community, while also providing resources that will benefit the greater region,” he said.
Conor Wilson is a Murrow News fellow, reporting for the Kitsap Sun and Gig Harbor Now, a nonprofit newsroom based in Gig Harbor, through a program managed by Washington State University.
This article originally appeared on Kitsap Sun:
Suquamish Tribe buying Kitsap OBGYN clinics in Poulsbo, Silverdale
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The Suquamish Tribe has announced plans to acquire
Kitsap OBGYN
next year, keeping the currently independent provider afloat and persevering access to maternal care for expecting mothers in Kitsap County.
Much of the clinic's operations will remain the same, but moving under the tribe's umbrella will allow its 42 staff members to offer more efficient and effective care, said Amity Marriott, a doctor for Kitsap OBGYN. The agency will continue assisting with deliveries at St. Michael Medical Center and running clinics in Poulsbo and Silverdale, serving both tribal and non-tribal members
An exam room at the Suquamish Tribe Healing House.
“We will continue to offer compassionate and personalized medical care for women,” Marriott said in a statement. “The only difference will be that we will be offering this level of care with the support of the Suquamish Tribe.”
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Tanner Scheid, an administrator for Kitsap OBGYN, confirmed in a phone interview Monday tough financial circumstances, including the threat of closure, proceeded the acquisition. Reimbursement rates have remained stagnant, making it difficult to remain profitable without outside support, Scheid said. The deal with the Suquamish should keep the agency open for the foreseeable future.
"I really applaud the tribe for stepping up," Scheid said.
The acquisition comes as many Kitsap mothers face
challenges with accessing prenatal care
. The region is often
referred to as an OBGYN desert
due to a shortage of providers. Marriott said she had seen estimates that one in four mothers travel into King or Pierce Counties for care.
Only 54.6% of mothers receive adequate prenatal care prior to birth, according to the most recently published data from the Kitsap Public Health District. That is more than 14 points lower than the state at-large.
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Leonard Forsman, chairman of the Tribe, said in a statement that they filled a void for primary care in North Kitsap two years ago after
opening the Healing House
, a federally-qualified health center and medical clinic. The deal with Kitsap OBGYN he says will further expand its reach and improve access to care for everyone.
“Expanding our scope of services to include specialized care for women allows us to make progress toward our goal of improving the health of our tribal community, while also providing resources that will benefit the greater region,” he said.
Conor Wilson is a Murrow News fellow, reporting for the Kitsap Sun and Gig Harbor Now, a nonprofit newsroom based in Gig Harbor, through a program managed by Washington State University.
This article originally appeared on Kitsap Sun:
Suquamish Tribe buying Kitsap OBGYN clinics in Poulsbo, Silverdale
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Title: HMP Global Acquires Music City SCALE to Build the Industry's Most Comprehensive Learning Ecosystem in Aesthetic Medicine and Skin Health
Building on the momentum of its second acquisition in skin health this year, HMP Global will collaborate with SCALE founders to broaden clinical practice offerings and enter the high-growth aesthetics market, advancing programming, innovation, and reach
MALVERN, Pa.
,
Nov. 21, 2025
/PRNewswire/ -- Aesthetics and skin health continue to rank among the fastest-growing areas of medicine, with global demand for both clinical and cosmetic services projected to exceed $200 billion by 2030. As procedural innovation accelerates across specialties—including dermatology, plastic surgery, facial plastic surgery, and oculofacial surgery—clinicians seek trusted, practical, and multidisciplinary education that spans medical, surgical, and aesthetic care.
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The acquisition closely follows the company’s recent purchase of Masterclasses in Dermatology in April and further strengthens its position as the most comprehensive provider of skin health education.
To meet this growing demand, HMP Global—the leading omnichannel healthcare events and education company—today announced its acquisition of Music City SCALE, one of the most respected and influential multispecialty meetings in aesthetic medicine, medical dermatology, and regenerative skin health. The acquisition closely follows the company's recent purchase of Masterclasses in Dermatology in April and further strengthens its position as the most comprehensive provider of skin health education. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
A Renowned Multispecialty Meeting at the Forefront of Aesthetics, Skin Health, and Regenerative Medicine
For more than two decades, Music City SCALE has been recognized as a premier multispecialty forum bringing together experts in aesthetic medicine, dermatology, plastic surgery, facial plastic surgery, and oculofacial surgery. Known for its elite, accessible faculty and its commitment to evidence-based, practice-driven learning, SCALE highlights the latest treatments, breakthrough technologies, innovative device applications, and advances spanning both aesthetic and clinical practice.
Co-founded by internationally recognized leaders
Brian S. Biesman, MD, FACS
and
Michael H. Gold, MD
, FAAD, SCALE's programming is intentionally practical, featuring high-impact lectures, live demonstrations, hands-on procedural and anatomy training, and collaborative panels designed to help clinicians bring new knowledge directly into patient care. The meeting draws nearly 2,000 attendees annually, supported by loyal industry partners, exhibitors, and the backdrop of its longstanding Nashville home.
A Shared Vision for Growth
The integration of SCALE reflects HMP Global's partnership philosophy: aligning with organizations that share a passion for innovation, exceptional education, and meaningful impact.
"SCALE is an extraordinary meeting with an exceptional legacy, and we are proud to welcome it into the HMP Global family," said Jeff Hennessy, Sr., Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, HMP Global. "Dr. Biesman and Dr. Gold have built SCALE with vision, rigor, and a true entrepreneurial spirit—qualities that align directly with HMP Global's mission. We look forward to expanding SCALE's reach, unlocking new growth, and delivering even greater value to the community."
Drs. Biesman and Gold will continue to guide SCALE's scientific direction and faculty engagement.
"Our goal has always been to create a truly multispecialty environment and showcase the best of the best – faculty who bring new ideas, new science, and meaningful relevance to everyday practice," said Dr. Biesman. "Partnering with HMP Global allows SCALE to maintain that commitment while expanding its footprint, deepening industry involvement, and creating even stronger experiences for attendees."
"SCALE is built on the principles of collaboration, science, and innovation," added Dr. Gold. "HMP Global brings the infrastructure and strategic expertise to grow the meeting while preserving what makes it unique: the caliber of the faculty, the strength of the content, and the collaborative multidisciplinary community we've fostered."
Building a Multispecialty Platform for Aesthetic, Surgical, and Dermatologic Education
SCALE joins a growing portfolio that supports clinicians across aesthetics, dermatology, regenerative medicine, surgery, and advanced practice. This includes year-round education through
The Dermatologist,
Masterclasses in Dermatology, and the MCD APP Institute. Since acquiring the Masterclasses portfolio in April, HMP Global has expanded the franchise with new live and digital offerings, demonstrating its ability to grow multispecialty brands. Together with SCALE, these platforms form a comprehensive ecosystem serving the full spectrum of aesthetics and skin-health professionals.
About Music City SCALE
Music City SCALE (Symposium for Cosmetic Advances & Laser Education) is a nationally recognized multispecialty meeting offering evidence-based education across aesthetic medicine, dermatology, plastic surgery, facial plastic surgery, and oculofacial surgery. SCALE features hands-on procedural training, live demonstrations, regenerative medicine content, and practice-management insights. Learn more at
scalemusiccity.com
.
About HMP Global
HMP Global is the omnichannel market leader in healthcare events, education, and insight — with a mission to improve patient care. For 40 years, the company has built trusted brands including Psych Congress, the premier source for mental health education, and the Symposium on Advanced Wound Care (SAWC), the largest wound care meeting in the world. HMP Global partners with leading experts around the world to deliver more than 450 annual events, medical strategy, and marketing for pharmaceutical and medical device customers through HMP Collective, and pharmaceutical market insight, engaging a global community of healthcare stakeholders that includes nearly 2 million clinicians across 600 medical specialties. For more information, visit
hmpglobal.com
or follow on
LinkedIn
.
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Building on the momentum of its second acquisition in skin health this year, HMP Global will collaborate with SCALE founders to broaden clinical practice offerings and enter the high-growth aesthetics market, advancing programming, innovation, and reach
MALVERN, Pa.
,
Nov. 21, 2025
/PRNewswire/ -- Aesthetics and skin health continue to rank among the fastest-growing areas of medicine, with global demand for both clinical and cosmetic services projected to exceed $200 billion by 2030. As procedural innovation accelerates across specialties—including dermatology, plastic surgery, facial plastic surgery, and oculofacial surgery—clinicians seek trusted, practical, and multidisciplinary education that spans medical, surgical, and aesthetic care.
Continue Reading
The acquisition closely follows the company’s recent purchase of Masterclasses in Dermatology in April and further strengthens its position as the most comprehensive provider of skin health education.
To meet this growing demand, HMP Global—the leading omnichannel healthcare events and education company—today announced its acquisition of Music City SCALE, one of the most respected and influential multispecialty meetings in aesthetic medicine, medical dermatology, and regenerative skin health. The acquisition closely follows the company's recent purchase of Masterclasses in Dermatology in April and further strengthens its position as the most comprehensive provider of skin health education. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
A Renowned Multispecialty Meeting at the Forefront of Aesthetics, Skin Health, and Regenerative Medicine
For more than two decades, Music City SCALE has been recognized as a premier multispecialty forum bringing together experts in aesthetic medicine, dermatology, plastic surgery, facial plastic surgery, and oculofacial surgery. Known for its elite, accessible faculty and its commitment to evidence-based, practice-driven learning, SCALE highlights the latest treatments, breakthrough technologies, innovative device applications, and advances spanning both aesthetic and clinical practice.
Co-founded by internationally recognized leaders
Brian S. Biesman, MD, FACS
and
Michael H. Gold, MD
, FAAD, SCALE's programming is intentionally practical, featuring high-impact lectures, live demonstrations, hands-on procedural and anatomy training, and collaborative panels designed to help clinicians bring new knowledge directly into patient care. The meeting draws nearly 2,000 attendees annually, supported by loyal industry partners, exhibitors, and the backdrop of its longstanding Nashville home.
A Shared Vision for Growth
The integration of SCALE reflects HMP Global's partnership philosophy: aligning with organizations that share a passion for innovation, exceptional education, and meaningful impact.
"SCALE is an extraordinary meeting with an exceptional legacy, and we are proud to welcome it into the HMP Global family," said Jeff Hennessy, Sr., Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, HMP Global. "Dr. Biesman and Dr. Gold have built SCALE with vision, rigor, and a true entrepreneurial spirit—qualities that align directly with HMP Global's mission. We look forward to expanding SCALE's reach, unlocking new growth, and delivering even greater value to the community."
Drs. Biesman and Gold will continue to guide SCALE's scientific direction and faculty engagement.
"Our goal has always been to create a truly multispecialty environment and showcase the best of the best – faculty who bring new ideas, new science, and meaningful relevance to everyday practice," said Dr. Biesman. "Partnering with HMP Global allows SCALE to maintain that commitment while expanding its footprint, deepening industry involvement, and creating even stronger experiences for attendees."
"SCALE is built on the principles of collaboration, science, and innovation," added Dr. Gold. "HMP Global brings the infrastructure and strategic expertise to grow the meeting while preserving what makes it unique: the caliber of the faculty, the strength of the content, and the collaborative multidisciplinary community we've fostered."
Building a Multispecialty Platform for Aesthetic, Surgical, and Dermatologic Education
SCALE joins a growing portfolio that supports clinicians across aesthetics, dermatology, regenerative medicine, surgery, and advanced practice. This includes year-round education through
The Dermatologist,
Masterclasses in Dermatology, and the MCD APP Institute. Since acquiring the Masterclasses portfolio in April, HMP Global has expanded the franchise with new live and digital offerings, demonstrating its ability to grow multispecialty brands. Together with SCALE, these platforms form a comprehensive ecosystem serving the full spectrum of aesthetics and skin-health professionals.
About Music City SCALE
Music City SCALE (Symposium for Cosmetic Advances & Laser Education) is a nationally recognized multispecialty meeting offering evidence-based education across aesthetic medicine, dermatology, plastic surgery, facial plastic surgery, and oculofacial surgery. SCALE features hands-on procedural training, live demonstrations, regenerative medicine content, and practice-management insights. Learn more at
scalemusiccity.com
.
About HMP Global
HMP Global is the omnichannel market leader in healthcare events, education, and insight — with a mission to improve patient care. For 40 years, the company has built trusted brands including Psych Congress, the premier source for mental health education, and the Symposium on Advanced Wound Care (SAWC), the largest wound care meeting in the world. HMP Global partners with leading experts around the world to deliver more than 450 annual events, medical strategy, and marketing for pharmaceutical and medical device customers through HMP Collective, and pharmaceutical market insight, engaging a global community of healthcare stakeholders that includes nearly 2 million clinicians across 600 medical specialties. For more information, visit
hmpglobal.com
or follow on
.
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Title: MDI NetworX Acquires Cobalt MedPlans from Cobalt Health Solutions
Strategic acquisition expands MDI's U.S. delivery footprint, accelerates technology adoption, and enhances operational capabilities for healthcare payers
BALTIMORE and OVERLAND PARK, Kan.
,
Nov. 24, 2025
/PRNewswire/ -- MDI NetworX, a leading provider of technology-enabled business process solutions for the healthcare industry, today announced the acquisition of Cobalt MedPlans (Clarity Performance Solutions) from Cobalt Health Solutions, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City (Blue KC).
This strategic acquisition significantly expands MDI's U.S. operational footprint and strengthens its ability to deliver a full range of payer services — including claims processing, enrollment, and member and provider call center services — directly from U.S. delivery centers.
As part of the acquisition, approximately 250 U.S.-based employees from Cobalt MedPlans will join the MDI family, bringing MDI's total global workforce to more than 7,500. The transaction also adds two new Kansas locations — in Overland Park and Fort Scott — to MDI's existing U.S. operations centers. With a total of four domestic service delivery sites, complemented by its international centers, MDI is further strengthening its onshore delivery capabilities and enhancing support for payer clients across the country.
For more than 25 years, Cobalt MedPlans has built a strong reputation in the healthcare payer space, serving some of the leading national and regional Blues plans and other payer organizations. Its experienced operations team and deep domain expertise have made it a trusted partner in delivering high-quality administrative services.
MDI plans to make targeted investments in technology, process optimization, and workforce enablement to further enhance Cobalt's U.S. service delivery capabilities. A key component of this integration will be the implementation of MDI's AI-enabled SaaS platform, InsightPro, which combines intelligent workflow automation, advanced analytics, and quality assurance tools to drive measurable improvements in efficiency and cost reduction.
"This is a pivotal moment for MDI as we accelerate our growth strategy in the U.S.," said Tilak Sharma, Chief Executive Officer of MDI NetworX. "The addition of Cobalt MedPlans allows us to strengthen our U.S. delivery capabilities and deepen our relationships with payer organizations. By investing in technology and implementing our InsightPro platform, we will be able to increase throughput, improve accuracy, and reduce administrative costs for payers. This is about combining people, process, and technology to create real value."
"Cobalt MedPlans has been an integral partner to Blue KC and we are excited to see the impact of MDI's operational expertise and their innovative technology solutions," said Jenny Housley, President, Blue KC. "MDI is the right partner to build on Cobalt's success and expand its impact across the payer landscape."
The integration of Cobalt's U.S. service delivery capabilities with MDI's InsightPro platform will enable MDI to deliver end-to-end operational solutions that help healthcare payers scale efficiently, improve service levels, and manage administrative costs more effectively. With this acquisition, MDI will support clients from both U.S. and global delivery locations, enabling flexible, compliant, and cost-efficient service models.
About MDI NetworX
MDI NetworX is a leading provider of healthcare BPO and technology-enabled operational solutions, focused on helping payers and benefit administrators reduce administrative costs and improve operational efficiency. Through its proprietary InsightPro platform, MDI combines automation, analytics, and expert operational delivery to drive measurable business outcomes.
About Cobalt Health Solutions
Cobalt Health Solutions is a healthcare services company supporting payers and providers with administrative, clinical, and analytical capabilities. The firm combines managed care expertise with applied analytics to help organizations diversify revenue, reduce cost and improve outcomes. Cobalt delivers integrated, insight-driven solutions built on integrity, innovation and measurable value.
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Strategic acquisition expands MDI's U.S. delivery footprint, accelerates technology adoption, and enhances operational capabilities for healthcare payers
BALTIMORE and OVERLAND PARK, Kan.
,
Nov. 24, 2025
/PRNewswire/ -- MDI NetworX, a leading provider of technology-enabled business process solutions for the healthcare industry, today announced the acquisition of Cobalt MedPlans (Clarity Performance Solutions) from Cobalt Health Solutions, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City (Blue KC).
This strategic acquisition significantly expands MDI's U.S. operational footprint and strengthens its ability to deliver a full range of payer services — including claims processing, enrollment, and member and provider call center services — directly from U.S. delivery centers.
As part of the acquisition, approximately 250 U.S.-based employees from Cobalt MedPlans will join the MDI family, bringing MDI's total global workforce to more than 7,500. The transaction also adds two new Kansas locations — in Overland Park and Fort Scott — to MDI's existing U.S. operations centers. With a total of four domestic service delivery sites, complemented by its international centers, MDI is further strengthening its onshore delivery capabilities and enhancing support for payer clients across the country.
For more than 25 years, Cobalt MedPlans has built a strong reputation in the healthcare payer space, serving some of the leading national and regional Blues plans and other payer organizations. Its experienced operations team and deep domain expertise have made it a trusted partner in delivering high-quality administrative services.
MDI plans to make targeted investments in technology, process optimization, and workforce enablement to further enhance Cobalt's U.S. service delivery capabilities. A key component of this integration will be the implementation of MDI's AI-enabled SaaS platform, InsightPro, which combines intelligent workflow automation, advanced analytics, and quality assurance tools to drive measurable improvements in efficiency and cost reduction.
"This is a pivotal moment for MDI as we accelerate our growth strategy in the U.S.," said Tilak Sharma, Chief Executive Officer of MDI NetworX. "The addition of Cobalt MedPlans allows us to strengthen our U.S. delivery capabilities and deepen our relationships with payer organizations. By investing in technology and implementing our InsightPro platform, we will be able to increase throughput, improve accuracy, and reduce administrative costs for payers. This is about combining people, process, and technology to create real value."
"Cobalt MedPlans has been an integral partner to Blue KC and we are excited to see the impact of MDI's operational expertise and their innovative technology solutions," said Jenny Housley, President, Blue KC. "MDI is the right partner to build on Cobalt's success and expand its impact across the payer landscape."
The integration of Cobalt's U.S. service delivery capabilities with MDI's InsightPro platform will enable MDI to deliver end-to-end operational solutions that help healthcare payers scale efficiently, improve service levels, and manage administrative costs more effectively. With this acquisition, MDI will support clients from both U.S. and global delivery locations, enabling flexible, compliant, and cost-efficient service models.
About MDI NetworX
MDI NetworX is a leading provider of healthcare BPO and technology-enabled operational solutions, focused on helping payers and benefit administrators reduce administrative costs and improve operational efficiency. Through its proprietary InsightPro platform, MDI combines automation, analytics, and expert operational delivery to drive measurable business outcomes.
About Cobalt Health Solutions
Cobalt Health Solutions is a healthcare services company supporting payers and providers with administrative, clinical, and analytical capabilities. The firm combines managed care expertise with applied analytics to help organizations diversify revenue, reduce cost and improve outcomes. Cobalt delivers integrated, insight-driven solutions built on integrity, innovation and measurable value.
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