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2024 Outlook: Diagnostic Imaging Centers and Radiology Practices
Author: Daniel I. Levin, CFA, ASA and Nicholas J. Janiga, ASA Download the PDFHealthCare Appraisers has recently observed interest from a wide range of clients on various radiology transactions, including joint venture formation, hospital outpatient department...
2024 Outlook: Diagnostic Imaging Centers and Radiology Practices
Author: Daniel I. Levin, CFA, ASA and Nicholas J. Janiga, ASA Download the PDFHealthCare Appraisers has recently observed interest from a wide range of clients on various radiology transactions, including joint venture formation, hospital outpatient department...
2023 Outlook for Medical Diagnostic Imaging Equipment: Appraisal Considerations When Determining Fair Market Value of Mammography Systems
Authors: Kirsten Hodges, ASA and Jeffrey Doyle, ASA Download the PDF WHAT IS A MAMMOGRAM? A mammogram is a low-dose x-ray image used to screen for and diagnose breast cancer and other diseases and disorders of the breast. Mammography produces images of breast tissue...
Behavioral Healthcare: Public Company Commentary, Outlook, and Trends – Summer 2023
Authors: Jordan A. Zoeller, MAcc, CFA and Nicholas J. Janiga, ASA Download the PDFThe behavioral health sector has faced numerous challenges, both historically and during the COVID-19 pandemic, but long sought relief may finally be arriving. From recent conference...
Fair Market Value Opinions: Practical Tips for Engaging Third-Party Appraisers and Securing Client Buy-In During the Valuation Process
Authors: John E. Buerkert Jr., Children's Health, Jonathan Nowlin, Children's Health, and Nicholas J. Janiga, ASA, HealthCare Appraisers Download the PDF Originally published by the American Health Law Association, Health Law Connections, August 2023 Issue. Spend any...
Achieving Provider Compensation Parity: Considerations of Fairness Within Fair Market Value
Authors: Rebecca J. Langford and Katia Shapovalova Download the PDF OVERVIEW Concerns of compensation discrimination remain a persistent issue across industries, with the most prevalent claims of disparity centered around gender, race, and seniority. These concerns...
2023 Outlook for Medical Diagnostic Imaging Equipment: Appraisal Considerations When Determining Fair Market Value of an MRI Machine
Authors: Ciara A. Kerney, Kirsten Hodges, ASA and Jeffrey Doyle, ASA Download the PDF WHAT IS MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING (“MRI”)? Magnetic resonance imaging (i.e., MRI) is a non-invasive medical imaging technique used to produce comprehensive anatomical images...
2023 Outlook for Medical Diagnostic Imaging Equipment: Appraisal Considerations When Determining Fair Market Value of a CT Scanner
Authors: Kirsten Hodges, ASA and Jeffrey Doyle, ASA Download the PDF WHAT IS COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY? A Computed Tomography (“CT”) scan is a series of x-ray images of the body, depicting cross-sectional views of organs, bones, blood vessels, and soft tissues. Components...
Quarterly Insight: Q1 2023
Monitoring Industry Activity from Quarter 1 of 2023 In addition to continuing focus on inflation, value-based care, and labor shortages, recent earnings calls included discussions surrounding many topics including hospital utilization, Medicaid redeterminations, and...
HealthCare Appraisers Releases New Publication
2023 Medical Office Fundamentals OutlookBOCA RATON, Fla., June 20 – HealthCare Appraisers, a leading healthcare valuation and advisory firm with offices nationwide, has released its latest publication, the 2023 Medical Office Fundamentals Outlook. This report explores...
2023 Medical Office Fundamentals Outlook
Note: The latest edition can be found on our new website at https://www.stout.com/en/insights/industry-update/medical-outpatient-building-outlook HealthCare Appraisers is pleased to present its 2023 Medical Office Fundamentals Outlook, which is the product of...
Fair Market Value Considerations for Medicare Advantage Plans
Authors: Alyse Bentz, JD, MPH and Kevin Obletz, JD, CVA Download the PDFMedicare Advantage Plans (otherwise known as Medicare Part C) represent alternatives to traditional Medicare plans. These Medicare Advantage Plans, which are approved by Medicare and are offered...
HealthCare Appraisers Announces Expansion of Automated FMV Solutions™ Suite
Seven New Web-Based Applications Now Available BOCA RATON, Fla., May 17, 2023 – HealthCare Appraisers, a premier, national healthcare valuation and advisory firm, has released seven new, custom fair market value (FMV) calculators, making the company’s pioneering...
ASC Valuation, Transaction, and Industry Trends in 2023
Authors: Matthew J. Muller, ASA, Benjamin Cloutier, and Nicholas J. Janiga, ASA Download the PDF ASC VALUATION, TRANSACTION, AND INDUSTRY TRENDS IN 2023[1] The ambulatory surgery center (ASC) sector has been an attractive one for healthcare investors in recent years....
Ensuring Compliance Post COVID-19
Authors: Kevin Obletz, JD, CVA and Alyse Bentz, JD, MPHOverview On May 11, 2023, the federal Public Health Emergency (“PHE”) waivers put in place three years ago will expire. These waivers, enacted pursuant to Section 1135 of the Social Security Act, 42 USC § 1320b-5,...
Surgical Tools of the Trade: Derivatives in Healthcare Transactions
Authors: Jordan A Zoeller, MAcc, CFA and Nicholas J. Janiga, ASA Download the PDFWhile equity interest transactions and outright acquisitions are the most common pathways to acquiring a desirable healthcare business or asset, many healthcare businesses are approaching...
Industry Outlook: Orthopedic Practices and Ancillary Services
Authors: Daniel I. Levin, CFA, ASA and Nicholas J. Janiga, ASA Download the PDFOrthopedic practices have long generated interest from outside buyers, including hospitals and health systems, and more recently, private equity firms. There are many rationales and factors...
Key Components of a Successful ASC Transaction
Authors: Robert Kurtz Download the PDF Includes interview with Nicholas J. Janiga, ASA. Originally published by the Ambulatory Surgery Center Association. ASC Focus, The ASCA Journal, March 2023. Build a strong team, do your due diligence and have patience....
Quarterly Insight: Q4 2022
Monitoring Industry Activity from Quarter 4 of 2022 Fourth quarter earnings calls continued on many of the themes from 2022 including inflation and staffing difficulties across sectors. Although Q4 seemed to show some improvement relative to earlier in the year from a...
Sports Marketing and Sponsorships are a Grand Slam for Healthcare Entities and Providers
Authors: Bobby J. Van Dusen, MSAQF, Daniel I. Levin, CFA, ASA and Nicholas J. Janiga, ASA Download the PDFSince the first broadcasted sporting event occurred in 1911 when a football game was relayed to audiences, the United States has been enamored by sports. Today,...
2023 Outlook: Increased Acquisitions and Joint Ventures Involving Inpatient Psychiatric Hospitals
Authors: Jordan A. Zoeller, MAcc, CFA and Nicholas J. Janiga, ASA Download the PDF INTRODUCTION At HealthCare Appraisers, we have analyzed numerous inpatient psychiatric facilities (“IPFs”) in a variety of contexts, whether for acquisition purposes, formation of joint...
2023 Outlook: Healthcare M&A
Authors: Daniel I. Levin, CFA, ASA and Nicholas J. Janiga, ASA Download the PDFRising interest rates, elevated inflation, and economic uncertainty led to volatility in 2022, and many of these factors remain in place heading into 2023. While inflation appears to have...
Nurse Practitioners & Physician Associates: A Viable Solution to the Physician Shortage?
Authors: Tammy Truong and Alyse Bentz, JD, MPH Download the PDFOriginally published by the American Association of Provider Compensation Professionals. The United States is predicted to be imminently faced with a physician shortage, with a report from the Association...
Recent Insights
2024 Industry Outlook: ENT, Allergy, and Asthma Practices
Author: Matthew J. Muller, ASA and Nicholas J. Janiga, ASA Download the PDFOtolaryngology (“ENT”), allergy, and asthma (“ENTA&A”) related medical practices have been enjoying a robust period of investor interest as private-equity backed physician-practice...
Navigating Healthcare Transactions: Lessons from a Case Study
Author: Nicholas J. Janiga, ASA, Daniel I. Levin, CFA, ASA and Robert J. Van Dusen, MSAQF Download the PDF BACKGROUND AND DESCRIPTION OF HIGHLIGHTED CASE In 2013, a health system (the “Health System”) initiated discussions with an ambulatory surgery center (“Center”)...
Expect More: Optimization and Cost Savings on Hospital-Based Contracts
Author: Andrew L. Worthington Download the PDFWith increasing pressures on reimbursement, a shift in focus by payors to inpatient costs and outcomes, and consolidation in the physician market, health systems and hospitals face numerous demands in operating efficient...
Quarterly Insights: Q3 2023
Monitoring Industry Activity from Quarter 3 of 2023 This article discusses ongoing disruption in the market for hospital-based physician staffing services, with multiple health system operators discussing their strategies and results with insourcing their coverage....
HealthCare Appraisers Announces New Partner
BOCA RATON, Fla., Jan. 3, 2024 – HealthCare Appraisers, an employee-owned, premier, national healthcare valuation and advisory firm, has named Jamie McIntyre, JD, as a Partner in the company. This promotion reflects McIntyre’s outstanding contributions, dedication,...