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Healthcare is our specialty. You’re our focus.

Your life’s work deserves the right deal. Let’s get it right.

You've built something significant in healthcare. Now, as you consider your next strategic move, you need advisors who truly understand the intricacies – and the heart – of this industry.

What makes us different?

  • We’ve sat in your seat – and across the table. Our people have bought, built and sold healthcare companies.

  • We understand what’s at stake. It’s personal, and you only get one shot to do it right.

  • We’re in it together. You’ll have experts at your side and a team that has your back.
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The Deals Speak for Themselves.

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Homes for Independent Living

VERTESS assisted us through several complex meetings during which we laid out our future growth and diversification strategy. We were so impressed with VERTESS' strong, direct yet friendly style that we asked them back as we contemplated sharing resources with a sister company. By the end of another series of facilitated meetings we concluded that we should merge the two companies entirely. VERTESS helped us through the difficult process of planning the implementation and did it in a very efficient manner. VERTESS is unique in the world of consultants. They not only bring more real world experience than most, they also have real insight into human behavior and their calm yet direct style makes things happen.

Lincoln Burr
Director
Homes for Independent Living
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Gary Sheehan
President & CEO
Cape Medical Supply
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Alpha Group Administrators Logo

VERTESS helped us successfully deal with several complex issues during the process of negotiation while keeping our focus on the goals we had for the transaction. We were extremely pleased with their support and would highly recommend them to other business owners.

Greg Linnebach
Owner/CEO
Alpha Group Administrators
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We sought VERTESS’ assistance as we were looking for a strategic acquisition for our nonprofit in a new geographic area. They helped us find the ideal candidate so we could move forward with a very positive transaction.

John Markley
CEO
H Group
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Genesis Development Logo

We sought out VERTESS for consultation based on their demonstrated expertise and knowledge of significant changes in the Iowa healthcare marketplace. From the beginning, VERTESS brought thoughtful guidance to the creation of our development and growth plan and involved all key staff and Board members in the process. As a result, we have a united team with a compelling vision for what lies ahead. We will consider VERTESS part of our Genesis team going forward.

Terry Johnson
CEO
Genesis Development
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Practical Training Solutions Logo

Vertess Advisors provided intermediary assistance to us when we decided to sell our human service training company, Practical Training Solutions. We were extremely pleased with their professional approach and practical guidance throughout the entire process, which they were able to expedite, exceeding our initial expectations. The end result was very positive for us as well as the new owner of PTS. I would enthusiastically recommend VERTESS to anyone seeking a productive transition from their company.

Michelle Nichols
Co-Owner
Practical Training Solutions
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I heartily recommend VERTESS. Their work is creative, effective, results-oriented and of excellent quality. Many of our clients specifically ask for their help on projects.

Norm Davis
Senior Partner/Principal
Davis Deshaies
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In the course of a pivotal change in professional direction, I sought out VERTESS as a consultant to address numerous strategic issues. VERTESS has been a remarkable, trusted advisor, enabling me to effectively move forward with my dreams. I enthusiastically recommend them for anyone who has similar aspirations and who could benefit from encouragement and an innovative approach to their future.

Tyler Burke
Owner/CEO
Independent Life Services
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Compass Behavioral Health

In the process of a very challenging merger with another organization VERTESS was consistently on target and available to help us as we made some very critical decisions. Their guidance was crucial to us going forward.

Mary Jo Silcox
CEO
Compass Behavioral Healthcare
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Actual Media Logo

VERTESS is that rare business leader with the ability to see problems in multiple dimensions and craft solutions that harness innovation and leverage human talent. In collaborating with them on multiple projects I found VERTESS to be a true strategic visionary, with a gift for communicating goals in ways that empower every individual in the organization. Their constant focus on creating value makes them always open to new ideas and never afraid to embrace change. Small wonder other business executives frequently seek their guidance on ways to energize their companies and navigate challenges. I feel fortunate to have worked with VERTESS and to have witnessed first hand their formidable talent for organizational leadership.

Jerry Cobb
Managing Partner/Principal
Actual Media
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I worked closely with VERTESS and we prepared our company for acquisition, negotiated a final agreement, and concluded the sale of our company. They skillfully advised us on several key points and were there for us even after closing the deal. Very professional all around.

Rudi Jackson
Owner/CEO
Empowerment Clinical Community Services
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The VERTESS team advised me with a very professional, long-term perspective as we negotiated the labyrinth of due diligence and some complexities in the regulatory process. The end result was so positive that I enlisted their services in pursuing the acquisition of another company. I have no hesitation in referring VERTESS to other perspective buyers or sellers.

Tyler Burke
Owner/CEO
Independent Life Services

Healthcare Sectors We Serve

Medical Billing/RCM

Medical Billing/RCM

Helping transition revenue cycle management and financial health businesses

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Dental

Dental

Strategic transactions for dental practices and orthodontics groups

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Veterinary

Veterinary

M&A advisory for veterinary practices and animal surgery centers

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SUD/Behavioral Health

SUD/Behavioral Health

Experienced M&A support for organizations treating substance use disorders and mental health

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Previous Transactions

Merger Advisory
In the merger of Southern Arizona Mental Health Corporation Inc., an Arizona nonprofit behavioral healthcare services organization and Compass Behavioral Healthcare, Inc., an Arizona nonprofit substance abuse treatment organization.
Sell-Side Advisory
Austin Respiratory Equipment, Inc., a Florida-based respiratory-focused DME provider of clinical services was acquired by AeroCare, a Florida-based Home Oxygen, Nebulized Respiratory Medications and Sleep Therapy provider.
Sell-Side Advisory
Dia-Foot, a Florida medical equipment company, was acquired by Anodyne, a Wisconsin-based orthopedic footwear provider. 
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North State Medical Transport Inc., a North Carolina ambulance and medical transport company was acquired by MedTrust Holdings, Inc., a South Carolina medical transport company.
Sell-Side Advisory
Circle of Life Home Care Anishinaabe, Inc., a Minnesota-based provider of home care services to Native American communities was acquired by Alpine Investors, a California-based Private Equity Group.
Sell-Side Advisory
Karcher Foster Services, a Minnesota-based provider of residential supports to people with traumatic brain injuries was acquired by The MENTOR Network, a Massachusetts-based network of health and human services providers.
Sell-Side Advisory
The Choice Nursing and Home Health, an Ohio-based home health provider was acquired by Purpose Care, a Midwest based provider of coordinated home care and home health services.
Sell-Side Advisory
Serenity Home Health Care Services, LLC, an Ohio based home health care provider was acquired by Pearl's Hope, LLC an Ohio based home care agency.
Sell-Side Advisory
Quality Pharmacy, a Massachusetts-based retail pharmacy was acquired by CVS Health, a national pharmacy based in Rhode Island.
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Arizona Medical Infusion, an Arizona-based home infusion pharmacy was acquired by Coram, a national leading provider of home infusion and tube feeding therapy owned by CVS Health.
Sell-Side Advisory
Shorehaven Inc., a Maryland intellectual and developmental disability company was acquired by National Mentor Holdings Inc. or “Sevita”, a Minnesota home- and community-based healthcare company.
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Respicare Inc., a California based provider of respiratory services (the assets) were acquired by SuperCare Health Inc. a California comprehensive post-acute care respiratory service company.

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In the News HME News

Mergers & Acquisitions: Behind TrumpCare

Originally Published by HME News on January 3, 2017

 There are a lot of unknowns for a Trump presidency and what TrumpCare (to coin a phrase) will eventually look like. While his habit of contradicting himself makes it difficult to make exact predictions, there is one clear indication…

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In the News HME News

M&A market holds steady in 2016

Originally Published by HME News on January 6, 2017

YARMOUTH, Maine – The pace of acquisitions slowed down a bit in 2016, but overall it was a decent year for buyers, say analysts.

“The big deals have stalled out a bit, but you have a lot of people that are shopping and acquiring the…

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In the News HME News

M&A: Home Medical Equipment

Originally Published by HME News on April 21, 2017

YARMOUTH, Maine – After a slow first quarter, buyer appetites for HME businesses are picking up, say M&A analysts.

“There’s still more sellers than buyers, but transactions are getting done,” said Rick Glass, president of Steven…

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