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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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American Habilitation Services Logo

I have known the VERTESS team and worked with them in different capacities over the past 30 years. Most recently, they represented our company in a successful asset sale. They were very professional and respected all of our concerns along the way. Although selling a business is difficult, they made it much easier for all of us. Going forward VERTESS is going to set the standard for healthcare mergers and acquisitions.

Nancy Newberry
Co-Owner/CEO
American Habilitation Services
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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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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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Alpha Group Administrators Logo

With over 25 years in business, I felt I needed some CEO level consulting for my company. After extensive research, I felt that VERTESS' years of C-level management experience, entrepreneurship history and psychological training and expertise could be just what I was looking for. Turns out to be one of the best decisions I’ve made in years. I would enthusiastically recommend VERTESS to any executive that wants to solidify or turn around their company.

Greg Linnebach
Owner/CEO
Alpha Group Administrators
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MOSAIC Logo

We used VERTESS’ consultation services in completing divestiture and sale to a major national company. The process went very smoothly and their guidance was invaluable.

Linda Timmons
President/CEO
MOSAIC
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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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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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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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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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Lutheran Social Services Logo

VERTESS provided outstanding strategic consulting services that resulted in significant operational and financial progress for our organization over a two-year period. In particular, they helped us to unleash the potential of our managers and other employees as we dealt with a challenging funding environment. They were also a trusted advisor as I was making critical executive decisions that would shape our future. In short, the results were outstanding and highly recommend VERTESS for helping you to see the future and acting on it.

Charles Monroe
President/CEO
Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest
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Himmat Singh
CEO
Circle of Life Home Care Anishinaabe
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Gary Sheehan
President & CEO
Cape Medical Supply

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

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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.
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RD Nutrition Consultants, a nationwide nutrition consultant company, was acquired by Conscious Capital Growth, a lower middle market independent sponsor based in Arizona. 
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Hometown Medical, LLC, a Missouri provider of home medical equipment was acquired by Quipt Home Medical Corporation, a national custom rehab and durable medical equipment provider.
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Carolina Choice, LLC, a North Carolina provider of diverse behavioral healthcare services was acquired by Omni-Visions, Inc., a North Carolina healthcare and human services company.
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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.
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Patient Care Medical, a national provider of urology products and catheters was acquired by 180 Medical / ConvaTec Home Services Group, an international urology products supplier.
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Keystone Specialty Pharmacy, a Mississippi-based customized, specialty pharmacy was acquired by Novastone Capital Advisors (NCA), a Switzerland-based private equity firm.
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WellSource, an Iowa-based nonprofit provider of behavioral health services was acquired by Prairie Ridge, an Iowa-based nonprofit provider of diverse behavioral health and substance abuse treatment services.
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SuperCare Health, Inc., a West Coast-based comprehensive post-acute care respiratory services company acquired Home Health Resources, a California-based clinical respiratory provider.
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React Health, a Florida-based medical device manufacturer of respiratory, disinfection/sterilization, and sleep therapy devices acquired Ventec Life Systems, Inc., a Washington-based respiratory device manufacturer.
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APA Medical, a Minnesota-based medical supply provider was acquired by Icosian Capital, a Texas-based management and investment firm.
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Luminos Hospice, a Texas hospice company, was acquired by Kain Capital, a New York private equity firm. 

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Originally Published by HME News on January 6, 2017

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M&A: Home Medical Equipment

Originally Published by HME News on April 21, 2017

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