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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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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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SEEK Arizona Logo

VERTESS' professional acumen is without question, and their vita suggests a shrewd and thoughtful approach to a company’s management, development, and supervision. Decades of experience—coupled with a genuine humanistic approach to business, employees, and clients—made VERTESS the perfect fit to assist in our retooling of current practices. They are sensitive to diverse management styles and personalities, and attempt to guide those they consult using an introspective approach. Both my partner and I use VERTESS' guidance as a personal roadmap for consideration as we decide approaches that best suit our respective styles. SEEK Arizona has gained much in our few months of working with VERTESS as they quickly and effectively targeted areas to improve upon and provided a framework in which to do so. We look forward to maintaining a professional and personal relationship with VERTESS, and would not hesitate to utilize their services as future needs arise. In addition, I enthusiastically recommend VERTESS to any individuals or companies needing an experienced, active consultant to analyze current needs and future opportunities for growth.

Jessica Irwin
Owner/CEO
SEEK Arizona
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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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Worth Consulting Group Logo

VERTESS speaks with honesty and experience. I’ve seen them synthesize diverse perspectives and come up with unique solutions that produced tangible results. They are a tremendous resource!

Cindy Haworth
Principal
WORTH Consulting & Training
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Service Net Logo

We originally sought VERTESS' assistance to help us make some critical decisions for our future. We had been considering many options and we needed a clearer direction as we expanded our nonprofit operations. VERTESS' consultation was very effective in sharpening our strategic focus and developing a clear map for our future growth, including stronger internal alignment. VERTESS' insights were invaluable for our entire senior team and I strongly recommend them for consultation with organizations like ours.

Susan Stubbs
CEO
ServiceNet
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I want to thank VERTESS for the personal attention and support they gave as I planned for the sale of the behavioral health company that my husband and his team operated for 20 years. VERTESS brought expertise and guidance through every step of the process, from the preparation of data, negotiation, and conclusion of the sale of Supported Living Systems. They helped keep my priorities in the forefront and offered alternative strategies for reaching goals. VERTESS kept the discussion on a steady course and gave thoughtful and wise advice at every point in the process, as we moved to a successful conclusion for both companies.

Susan Eck
CEO
Supported Living Systems
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ASU Center for Applied Behavioral Health

VERTESS acted as a trouble shooter and temporary manager with extreme confidence and vision. They came into an organization that needed to rebuild and redesign for success. VERTESS laid a business foundation that has allowed me, as the new Director, to move swiftly into a trajectory of success. They are very skilled at making difficult decisions without the emotional over lay that can get in the way of positive solutions. VERTESS inspired a sense of confidence and self-reliance from all constituents that were involved in the program. They continued as a coach and consultant to keep us on target and moving forward. I highly recommend them as an executive coach and organizational consultant. They cut through weeds and let a 1000 flowers bloom.

Nan Carle
Director, Inclusive Communities
Center for Applied Behavioral Health Policy, Arizona State University
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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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Ancor Foundation Logo

We engaged VERTESS to facilitate a re-visioning session as the ANCOR Foundation struggled to set a new direction for our future. VERTESS successfully helped us to sift through some great ideas, identify several obtainable goals and then move forward with the implementation of a very creative plan of action. I highly recommend VERTESS for their expertise in this area.

Bill Tapp
President
ANCOR Foundation
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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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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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VERTESS has an unusual ability to bring out the best in people while at the same time helping them accomplish things they didn’t know they could do. VERTESS is the complete package: a thinker, a communicator and a results-oriented doer.

John Case
Author
Open Book Management

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

Sell-Side Advisory
Alpha Group Administrators, Inc., an Arizona provider of residential and day support disabilities services was acquired by Alpha Group Administrators, Inc., an Arizona provider of residential and day support disabilities services.
Sell-Side Advisory
Luminos Hospice, a Texas hospice company, was acquired by Kain Capital, a New York private equity firm. 
Buy-Side Advisory
Gompers, an Arizona-based nonprofit provider of residential, employment and day support disabilities services acquired Blythe Center, an Arizona-based provider of diverse disabilities-related services.
Sell-Side Advisory
Metro Care Services, LLC, an Arizona in-home disabilities services company was acquired by TBC Services, LLC, an Arizona healthcare and human services company.
Buy-Side Advisory
VirtuOx, Inc., a Florida-based healthcare IT company providing diagnostic tools and services acquired Instant Diagnostic Systems (IDS), an Alabama-based Independent Diagnostic Testing Facility.
Sell-Side Advisory
Bell Family, LLC, an Arizona-based provider of services to people with intellectual/developmental disabilities was acquired by The MENTOR Network, a Massachusetts-based network of health and human services providers.
Sell-Side Advisory
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.
Sell-Side Advisory
Restore Motion, a California-based Stock & Bill (S&B) ortho provider was acquired by Synergies Medical Systems, a Texas-based Stock & Bill (S&B) ortho provider.
Sell-Side Advisory
Apex Pharmacy, an Oregon-based 340b and retail pharmacy specializing in HIV therapies was acquired by CVS/ProCare Rx, a national pharmacy.
Buy-Side Advisory
Alpine Investors, Inc., a San Francisco-based private equity firm acquired Acumen, Inc., a national provider of technology-enabled fiscal agent services for people with disabilities.
Sell-Side Advisory
Savage Family Pharmacy, a Pennsylvania-based family pharmacy was acquired by a private buyer.
Sell-Side Advisory
Touchpointe, LLC, a California in-home private duty services company was acquired by TBC Services, LLC, an Arizona healthcare and human services company.

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VERTESS in the news

VERTESS Announces Acquisition of Helping Hands by Addus HomeCare

FORT WORTH, Texas, September 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- VERTESS (https://vertess.com), a leading healthcare mergers and acquisitions (M&A) advisory firm, is pleased to announce the successful acquisition of Pennsylvania-based Helping Hands Home Care Services (https:/…

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VERTESS in the news

VERTESS Represents Momentum in Acquisition by Mosaic

FORT WORTH, Texas, Nov. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- VERTESS, a leading healthcare mergers and acquisitions (M&A) advisory firm, is pleased to announce that Momentum, a Maine behavioral health provider that offers shared living and other services to people with…

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VERTESS in the news

VERTESS Tops Axial's Healthcare M&A Advisor List, Welcomes New Managing Director Christine Bartel

FORT WORTH, Texas, Oct. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- VERTESS, a leading healthcare mergers and acquisitions (M&A) advisory firm, was recently named the #1 lower middle market sell-side M&A advisor on Axial's 2024 Healthcare Top 50 list. Axial is a private deal network…

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