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Private Equity Firms Should Prepare for Increased Scrutiny as DOJ Puts False Claims Violations Under the Microscope

JD Supra: Mergers

Private equity investment in health care has grown significantly over the past two decades, and the US government is starting to pay attention. The False Claims Act (FCA) appears to be the first avenue of enforcement, but private equity firms should be prepared for state. By: K&L Gates LLP

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Healthcare & Life Sciences Private Equity Deal Tracker: Avista Acquires Terrats Medical

JD Supra: Mergers

Avista Capital Partners has announced it has acquired Terrats Medical from Miura Partners. Terrats, based in Barcelona, Spain, is a provider of dental prosthetics. The company sells into more than 50 countries. By: McGuireWoods LLP

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Healthcare & Life Sciences Private Equity Deal Tracker: Cook Medical to Sell Reproductive Health Business to Astorg

JD Supra: Mergers

Cook Medical has announced its intention to sell the company’s reproductive health business — Cook ART — to Astorg. By: McGuireWoods LLP

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FTC’s First Merger Challenge Under New Leadership Signals Return to Traditional Antitrust Theories in Private Equity Deals

JD Supra: Mergers

The complaint alleges that the transaction would violate antitrust laws by combining the #1 and #2 players in the provision of outsourced hydrophilic coatings for medical devices. (Surmodics). By: Goodwin

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Private Equity Interest in Orthopedics Grows

JD Supra: Mergers

Compared to other medical fields like dentistry and dermatology, private equity involvement in orthopedic practices has been relatively small. But that’s been changing over the past few years and is likely to continue to grow moving forward. Please see full Publication below for more information. By: FOCUS Investment Banking

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Healthcare & Life Sciences Private Equity Deal Tracker: Gainline Acquires M&M International

JD Supra: Mergers

M&M, founded in 1993 and based in South Plainfield, New Jersey, manufactures stainless steel tubing primarily for medical devices. Gainline Capital Partners has announced its acquisition of M&M International. By: McGuireWoods LLP

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Serious Medical Errors Rose After Private Equity Firms Bought Hospitals

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

A new study shows an increase in the rate of inpatient complications, including infections and falls, though patients were no more likely to die.