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Infusion Therapy Valuation Multiples and M&A Trends 2026
The infusion therapy market has experienced significant growth in recent years, driven by the increasing prevalence of chronic diseases, advancements in healthcare technology and treatments, and the rising demand for home-based care. Infusion therapy, which involves the administration of medications or fluids directly into a patient’s bloodstream, is commonly used to treat conditions such as cancer, diabetes, infections, and autoimmune disorders. The shift toward outpatient a
Apr 214 min read


Urgent Care Valuation Multiples and M&A Trends 2026
The U.S. urgent care industry has experienced significant growth over the past decade, driven by increasing patient demand for convenient, cost-effective healthcare solutions. Urgent care centers bridge the gap between primary care and emergency departments, offering walk-in services for non-life-threatening conditions such as minor injuries, infections, and respiratory illnesses. With over 14,000 centers nationwide as of 2023, the market has nearly doubled since 2014. Accord
Apr 174 min read


Physical Therapy Valuation Multiples and M&A Trends 2026
The physical therapy industry is a large and steady-growing sub-segment within the healthcare industry, focused on improving mobility, managing pain, and enhancing overall quality of life for patients, often after a significant injury or surgical procedure. Services are provided in various settings including outpatient clinics, hospitals, post-acute facilities, and at-home, and address a wide range of conditions from orthopedic and neurological disorders to cardiopulmonary is
Apr 165 min read


Healthcare Revenue Cycle Valuation Multiples and M&A Trends 2026
The outsourced healthcare revenue cycle industry is a critical and fast-growing component of the healthcare system, responsible for managing the financial processes associated with generating revenue from payers for patient care. This includes coding, billing, claims submission, payment collection, and denial management. According to one source , the U.S. outsourced RCM market is expected to grow from $141.61 billion in 2024 to $272.78 billion by 2030, driven by increasing co
Apr 146 min read


Behavioral Health: Autism Services Valuation Multiples and M&A Trends 2026
Autism services are in high demand due to the rising prevalence of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) diagnoses and the increasing recognition of the benefits of early and ongoing intervention. Families seek evidence-based therapies, such as Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), speech therapy, occupational therapy, and social skills programs, to improve functional outcomes and quality of life for individuals with autism. Public funding through Medicaid waivers, state programs, and pr
Apr 34 min read


Healthcare Staffing Valuation Multiples and M&A Trends 2026
The healthcare staffing industry connects medical facilities with skilled professionals to meet temporary and permanent staffing needs across a variety of roles. The sector includes traditional healthcare staffing services like travel nursing, per diem staffing, and locum tenens, but also includes a variety of firms focused on specialty staffing and outsourced niche services. The industry generally plays a critical role in addressing labor shortages, fluctuating patient deman
Mar 206 min read


Durable Medical Equipment Valuation Multiples and M&A Trends 2026
The durable medical equipment (DME) market has shown robust growth in recent years and is projected to continue expanding significantly through the next decade. Some segments face more headwinds than others, as some investors believe GLP-1 weight loss drugs may reduce demand for certain types of equipment. Grand View Research estimates that the global DME market, valued at approximately USD $208.5 billion in 2022, will reach $331.1 billion by 2030, with a compound annual gr
Mar 124 min read


Telemedicine M&A | Talkspace Acquired by UHS (~3.65x Revenue)
On March 9, 2026, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS), one of the largest hospital and behavioral health care providers in the United States, announced a definitive agreement to acquire Talkspace, Inc. (NASDAQ: TALK), a leading teletherapy and digital mental health platform, at $5.25 per share in cash—representing a total enterprise value of approximately $835 million.
Mar 92 min read


Med Spa and Aesthetics Valuation Multiples and M&A Trends 2026
The med spa and aesthetic medicine segment of the overall general wellness industry has experienced significant growth over the past decade. Increasing demand for non-invasive aesthetic treatments, such as Botox, laser skin treatments, and body contouring, have propelled the sector, leading to an uptick in M&A. With the increasing popularity of GLP-1s, many med spas have diversified their services to include weight-loss management, another fast-growing market segment, while o
Mar 44 min read


Specialty Hospital M&A | Select Medical Taken Private by WCAS (~9.2x EBITDA / 0.72x Revenue)
On March 2, 2026, Select Medical Holdings Corporation (NYSE: SEM) announced a definitive agreement to be taken private by a consortium led by Executive Chairman and Co-Founder Robert A. Ortenzio, Senior Executive Vice President Martin F. Jackson, and private equity firm Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe (WCAS) at $16.50 per share in cash, representing an enterprise value of approximately $3.9 billion.
Mar 22 min read


Home Health & Hospice M&A | Enhabit Acquired by Kinderhook Industries (~10.7x EBITDA / 1.05x Revenue)
On February 23, 2026, Enhabit, Inc. (NYSE: EHAB), a leading national home health and hospice provider, announced a definitive agreement to be acquired by Kinderhook Industries, LLC, a middle market private equity firm, in an all-cash transaction for a total enterprise value of approximately $1.1 billion. Enhabit stockholders will receive $13.80 per share in cash, representing a premium of approximately 24.4% to the closing stock price on February 20, 2026.
Feb 232 min read


Occupational Medicine Valuation Multiples and M&A Trends 2026
The occupational health industry has experienced steady low- to mid- single-digit growth over the past several years and is projected to continue expanding steadily in the coming decade. According to one source , the global market is forecast to reach $5.94 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 3.4% from 2024-2030, while another source forecasts a 5.86% CAGR from 2024-2032 for the U.S. market, specifically. Key Growth Drivers Key growth drivers for the industry include the fo
Feb 194 min read
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