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What Strategic Buyers Really Look For in Home Care M&A: Insights from Help at Home
Behind the Curtain - a webinar series that bridges the gap between healthcare industry buyers and sellers by gathering valuable insights — helping owners understand what drives buyer interest and what may hold them back. This time, Rich Tinsley, CDO at Help at Home shared his insights on what Strategic Buyers really look for in a Home Care M&A.
Dec 29, 20257 min read


Seller Beware: Going Direct with a Buyer Could Cost You Millions
If you’re an owner of a home-based care agency, chances are you are getting approached regularly, even daily, by private equity groups, strategic buyers, independent sponsors, and search funds, all eager to talk. Some may have suggested attractive “multiples” that they will pay for companies like yours. It sounds flattering, even tempting. You think, “I’ve got a willing buyer, let’s keep it simple and cut out the middleman.” Learn more about why hiring an advisor will "save y
Oct 28, 20255 min read


Inside the Mind of a Strategic Buyer: Insights from Rich Keller, CEO of PurposeCare
A webinar series that bridges the gap between healthcare industry buyers and sellers by gathering valuable insights — helping owners understand what drives buyer interest and what may hold them back.
Jul 2, 20254 min read


Behind the Curtain: Motivations and Barriers of Industry Buyers in Their Search for Acquisitions
Mertz Taggart recently launched its “Behind the Curtain” webinar series, aimed at providing agency owners with a transparent look at the inner workings of healthcare M&A. In our first session, David Jackson—Founding Partner & CEO of Choice Health at Home—shared his playbook for sustainable growth and acquisition success.
May 8, 20253 min read


Looking Ahead: Innovation, Technology, and the Future of M&A in Home Health & Hospice
Discover how home health and hospice agencies can prepare for successful transactions in a shifting landscape.
Jan 17, 20252 min read


Navigating the M&A Landscape: Key Trends and the Role of Advisors
The healthcare mergers and acquisitions (M&A) marketplace is undergoing a dynamic transformation, driven by shifting industry trends, heightened scrutiny on asset quality, and the strategic pursuit of value-based care. These developments were the focus of our recent webinar series, Home Health & Hospice M&A – Webinar Series , where industry experts shared actionable insights and strategies to navigate today’s M&A environment effectively. Hosted by Jennifer Maxwell , the discu
Dec 10, 20243 min read


Q2 2024 Behavioral Health M&A Report
A total of 30 deals were reported in Q2, down by nearly a third from the 44 announced in the year’s first 3 months. Read the Q2 report now.
Aug 20, 20246 min read


Q1 2024 Behavioral Health M&A Report
A total of 42 deals were reported in the first three months of 2024, the most since the fourth quarter of 2022. Read the full report inside!
May 16, 20247 min read


Q1 2024 Home-Based Care M&A Report
After a solid Q4 2023, home-based care transactions dropped significantly in Q1 2024. Please read the details in our M&A report.
Apr 29, 20244 min read


Considering a sale in 2024? What you need to know now:
Here are some areas agency owners should consider to best position themselves and their business for a successful sale in 2024.
Mar 1, 20244 min read


Home-Based Care Public Company Earnings Call Report Q3 2023
The latest insights on the Q3 2023 earnings calls of home-based care public companies. Discover key financial figures and industry trends.
Dec 5, 20236 min read


Beware the Broker Bait-and-Switch in Home Health M&A: How to Protect Your Agency
Home health, home care, and hospice owners: learn how the broker bait-and-switch works in healthcare M&A and what questions to ask before signing any agreement.
Sep 22, 20235 min read


How Rising Interest Rates are Driving Demand for Lower Middle Market Home-Based Care Companies
An overview of the increasing demand for Lower Middle Market Home-Based Care Companies due to Rising Interest Rates.
Sep 19, 20232 min read


Valuations for Lower Middle Market Healthcare Services Companies
Despite rising interest rates, bank failures, and a slowdown in M&A activity, valuations for healthcare services companies with adjusted...
Jul 6, 20232 min read


Defining the Buyer Universe for Your Home-Based Care Company
By Eduardo Tavel No matter where you are in your home-based care journey of ownership or operations, it’s never too early to think:...
Jun 29, 20234 min read


Mertz Taggart is Recognized as Top Firm of the Year by M&A Source
Mertz Taggart announced today that it was recognized as an M&A Source Top Firm of the Year for its outstanding performance in 2022.
Jun 23, 20231 min read


Home-Based Care Public Company Earnings Call Report Q1 2023
Mertz Taggart Company Round-Up Home-Based Care Q1 2023
Jun 13, 20235 min read


UPDATE: Five Reasons Why Investors Love Home and Community Based Services (HCBS)
On April 27th, shortly after we published this original post, CMS dropped a bombshell proposed rule, which stated, among several...
Jun 8, 20232 min read


Five Reasons Why Investors Love Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Providers
When it comes to non-medical home care, the U.S. continues to put its money, and its legislation, where its mouth is. And investors are...
Apr 3, 20235 min read


Q4 2022 Behavioral Health M&A Update
The departure of 2022 marked the arrival of a new trend in behavioral healthcare merger and acquisition activity: Venture capital firms...
Mar 7, 20235 min read
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