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The Paradigm Shift in Physician Recruitment

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The writers at The Ambulatory M&A Advisor tackle this question and explore the ins and outs of the physician recruitment process as well as how it has evolved in recent years.

Dallas, Texas, August 14, 2014 – When considering the future growth of ASCs, where is the concept of physician recruitment going? The writers at The Ambulatory M&A Advisor tackle this question and explore the ins and outs of the physician recruitment process as well as how it has evolved in recent years.

“Physician recruitment is the process by which we recruit physicians who will do procedures in our surgery centers,” explains Blayne Rush, President of Ambulatory Alliances, LLC. “When we refer to physician recruitment, we are not recruiting physicians to invest in the surgery center — at least not until we have established a substantial relationship with them. We want them to use the surgery center for their cases.”

New strategies of physician recruitment are discussed in the article, which can be read in full here. Suffice it to say that when it comes to physician recruitment changes have occurred and will continue to do so. It’s important to place consistent emphasis on this area of growing your practice.

The Ambulatory M&A Advisor is an online publication that covers the most up-to-date trends and topics surrounding ambulatory care center deal making, including information on investment banking in the ambulatory care realm.

To read this article and others like it, visit the publication at www.ambulatoryadvisor.com

Contact:
Blayne Rush, MHP, MBA
Ambulatory Alliances, LLC
18181 Midway Rd Ste 200
Dallas, Texas 75287
469-385-7792
publisher@AmbulatoryAdvisor.com
http://www.ambulatoryadvisor.com

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The Beginner’s Guide to Selling you ASC

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Making the decision to sell your ASC can stem from a number of reasons. However, the preliminary steps to preparing your ASC or urgent care center can be the most pivotal to the sale.

Dallas, Texas, August 09, 2014 – In a recent article published by The Ambulatory M&A Advisor, the first thoughts an owner should have and the first steps he or she should take are explored and explained in reference to the selling process. Additionally, Blayne Rush, President of Ambulatory Alliances, LLC, and Curtis Bernstein, managing director of Sinaiko Healthcare Consulting.

One of the more significant points to keep in mind when preparing your outpatient center for sale involves the perception of potential buyers.

“When it comes to buyer perception, buyers are influenced by appearances,” Rush said. “The better prepared you are, the better organized you are and the better you understand and convey your unique message, the better your ASC will look in the eyes of the potential investors. The more authentic and knowledgeable you come across, the more believable your story will be and the more influence you will have on the buyers.”

Further helpful concepts, including aspects of an ASC’s financial reports and balance sheets are detailed in the article, which can be read in full here.

The Ambulatory M&A Advisor is an online publication that features articles covering business, legal and transactional updates and insights around ambulatory care center deal making. To read this article and others like it, visit the publication at www.ambulatoryadvisor.com.

Contact:
Blayne Rush, MHP, MBA
Ambulatory Alliances, LLC
18181 Midway Rd Ste 200
Dallas, Texas 75287
469-385-7792
publisher@AmbulatoryAdvisor.com
http://www.ambulatoryadvisor.com

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Ambulatory Alliances, LLC, Receives Second Acquisition International 2014 M&A Award

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The publishers at Acquisitions International Magazine have recognized Ambulatory Alliances, LLC, for the second year in a row during its 2013 M&A Awards.

Dallas, Texas, July 05, 2014 – The publishers at Acquisitions International Magazine have recognized Ambulatory Alliances, LLC, for the second year in a row during its 2013 M&A Awards. The publication has garnished Ambulatory Alliances with the Middle-Market Investment Brokerage of the Year Award – Texas.

“We are honored to be recognized a second consecutive year and will continue to work hard for our clients and set the pace,” comments Blayne Rush, the firm’s president.

The firm has made some changes throughout the year that have contributed to its continued growth and expansion.

“We moved into our new larger offices, added staff and we have added an industry publication The Ambulatory M&A Advisor (www.AmbulatoryAdvisor.com),” Rush said. “The publication has been received much better than we anticipated. This is one way that we are giving back to the clients and referral partners that have put much trust in us, our abilities and commitment.”

The annual awards are sponsored by UK-based AI Global Media and seek to promote those who exhibit excellence in all areas of M&A, recognizing not only individual deal success but also the firms and individuals behind the scenes whose efforts and expertise have contributed to the increase in global M&A activity over the last year.

The winners are determined by three factors, the first of which is the number of votes received. Voting forms for the awards were given to Acquisition International Magazine’s dedicated base of 53,000+ subscribers. The second factor is substantial in-house research, and the third consists of supporting documents supplied by the nominees which serve to cement their nomination.

Ambulatory Alliances, LLC (http://www.AmbulatoryAlliances.com ) is a middle-market healthcare investment banking, surgery center brokerage, physician recruitment and syndication and strategic advisory firm. The company focuses on brokerage, recruitment of surgeons, syndications, valuations, transaction negotiations and consulting. Securities offered through WealthForge, LLC, 8001 Franklin Farms Dr. Suite 100 Richmond, VA, 23229 member FINRA, SIPC. Ph (804) 521-4360.

Contact:
Blayne Rush, MHP, MBA
Ambulatory Alliances, LLC
18181 Midway Rd Ste 200
Dallas, Texas 75287
469-385-7792
Blayne@AmbulatoryAlliances.com
http://www.AmbulatoryAlliances.com

Healthcare

Rewind: A Look Back to 2013 and Endoscopy Centers

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Endoscopy Centers saw their fair share of impacts from the Affordable Care Act (ACA).

Dallas, Texas, April 15, 2014 – With the close of 2013, Endoscopy Centers saw their fair share of impacts from the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The developing business aspect of running an Endoscopy Center afforded a transition from basic “mom-and-pop” establishments to full-blown business opportunities.

In an article published by The Ambulatory M&A Advisor, Barry Tanner, CEO and President of Physician Endoscopy, Dr. Robert Leventhal, Medical Director at Naugatuck Valley Endoscopy Center, and Dr. Robert Donachie of Texas Endoscopy, LLC, expand on these changes and more of what took place in 2013.

“In 2013 we saw the M&A activity in the ASC space slow down after a busy and robust 2012,” Tanner said. “The activity appeared to be slower throughout the year however, for the transactions that did get done, the pricing remained relatively unchanged compared to 2012.”

According to Dr. Leventhal, the majority of that M&A activity had more to do with acquisitions.

Dr. Donachie echoed this sentiment, saying, “As far as acquiring other companies, some practices are starting to diversify into other niche practices. I would say that there’s a steady interest in the physicians in diversifying themselves in ownership.”

To read the full article, called “Endoscopy and 2013: A Look Back,” visit The Ambulatory M&A Advisor at www.ambulatoryadvisor.com.

The Ambulatory M&A Advisor a publication that covers business, legal and transactional updates and insights around ambulatory care center M&A. It focuses exclusively on topics for those interested in mergers and acquisition tactics, strategies, processes, dealmakers and the interrelated activities of buying and selling outpatient care and endoscopy centers. While other media outlets publish on these topics, The Ambulatory M&A Advisor looks to establish itself as the premier source of thought leadership from healthcare brokers, investment bankers, lawyers, corporate acquisitions and management professionals, private equity professionals, physician owners, and lenders.

The Ambulatory M&A Advisor is sponsored by Ambulatory Alliances, LLC; a healthcare investment banking firm that specializes in selling endoscopy centers for their maximum sales price multiple.

Contact:
Blayne Rush
The Ambulatory M&A Advisor
18181 Midway Rd Ste 200
Dallas, Texas 75287
469-385-7792
publisher@AmbulatoryAdvisor.com
http://www.Ambulatoryadvisor.com

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Outlook for Urgent Care Center M&A in 2014

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2013 brought growth to the M&A aspect of urgent care centers. However, with new government regulations and provider shotages, what will 2014 bring to the industry

Dallas, TX, March 04, 2014 – 2013 brought growth to the M&A aspect of urgent care centers. However, with new government regulations and provider shotages, what will 2014 bring to the industry

Owners of such centers shouldn’t suffer from a shortage of potential buyers, but preparation for sale will be the key to success.

“We have seen urgent care garner more and more attention from the health systems and that will also grow in 2014,” said Blayne Rush, president of Ambulatory Alliances, a healthcare investment banking and urgent care center broker firm. “Health systems see that urgent care is an entry point for the patients. I have seen where urgent care refer a great deal of patients to primary care and the systems are fighting over that influence.”

The pattern that some experts expect to see in the coming year is that of smaller deals, as oppossed to those involving urgent care companies with more than three locations.

“From a financial buyer perspective, the challenge is a shortage of platforms of sufficient scale,” said attorney Geoffrey Cockrell, co-chair of the private equity group at law firm McGuireWoods. “…It may require piecing together a couple [platforms] to have sufficient scale to absorb the overhead that a financial sponsor will want to overlay.”

The main threats anticipated involve state-level government regulation and national healthcare provider shortages.

“The regulatory market may put pressure on fragmentation as well,” said Cockrell. “You’re seeing it in New York, you’re seeing it in other states as regulators try to wrestle with this evolving industry. …This will make it more challenging for the smaller urgent care companies.”

Considering all factors, however, 2014 looks to be the year that those looking to do so should sell. Success in this regard will be heavily dependent on the preparations taken by physician owners prior to selling.

“An astute buyer will not buy compliance risk,” said attorney Jon Henderson, Corporate and Transactional Practice chair at law firm Polsinelli PC. “The stakes are too high from a reputation standpoint. An astute seller will engage in an appropriate level of self-diligence to understand his compliance profile.”

The growth and expansion of the urgent care market is thriving as a result of more factors than just the M&A aspect. Furthermore, while 2014 looks promising for investors and owners, experts would warn against letting this prosperous time pass by.

“Anything can be overbuilt, but there’s still a sense that there’s still green space available for building those businesses,” McGuireWoods’ Cockrell said. “If not, we’ll start to see more consolidation and that may be an alternative as well.”

Contact:
Blayne Rush, MHP, MBA
Publisher
The Ambulatory M&A Advisor
18181 Midway Rd. Ste 200
Dallas, TX 75287
469-385-7792
publisher@AmbulatoryAdvisor.com
http://www.Ambulatoryadvisor.com