Deal Database Frequently Asked Questions:

Searching with keywords:

When searching for deals falling under a specific subsector:

  • Check off the sector it falls under
  • In the keyword box, type out the keywords you’re looking for

Basic Example:

If you’re looking for contract research organizations, check off Other Services and type “contract research organization” into the keyword box (you cannot always rely on acronyms).

However, some keywords are less consistent, such as ambulatory surgical centers. These deals could be described in our database as “ambulatory surgery services” or “ambulatory surgical centers,” so typing “ambulatory surg” into the keyword box should retrieve all the variations.

 A neonatologist group, falling under Physician Medical Groups, could be described as “neonatal services,” “neonatology group,” or “neonatologist.” Entering “neonat” into the keyword box will retrieve these variations.

Behavioral Health Care:

Any company covering or specializing in:

  • Substance Abuse/Addiction Treatment
  • At-Risk Youth
  • Autism Spectrum
  • Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD)
  • Mental Health Disorders

 

Biotechnology:

Biotechnology companies are usually development-stage companies, the sector also includes:

  • Exclusive licenses to development stage products
  • Exclusive collaborations on development stage products

 

eHealth:

IT or Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) companies specializing in healthcare:

  • Electronic Health Records (EHR) or Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
  • Revenue Cycle Management (RCM)
  • Personal Emergency Response Services (PERS)
  • Practice Management Software
  • Health Information Exchange
  • Population Health
  • Telehealth

 

Home health & hospice:

  • At-Home Hospice
  • Home Infusion
  • Hospice centers
  • Personal Care at home

 

Hospitals:

  • Acute Care Hospitals
  • Health System
  • Long-term Acute Care Hospitals (LTAC)

 

Laboratories, MRI & Dialysis:

This sector covers companies that provide diagnostic services. Examples:

  • Point-of-care diagnostics (POC)
  • Dialysis Clinics
  • Neurodiagnostic services
  • Molecular testing/diagnostics
  • Pathology services
  • Pre-natal screening laboratory
  • Medical Imaging Companies (PET Scans, MRIs etc.)
  • Non-invasive diagnostic testing

 

Long-Term Care:

  • Assisted Living (AL)
  • Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs) or Life Plan Community (LPCs)
  • Independent Living (IL)
  • Memory Care (MC)
  • Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs)

 

Managed Care:

  • Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs)
  • Independent Medical Evaluations (IME)
  • Insurance Exchanges
  • Managed Care Organizations (MCOs)
  • Preferred Provider Organizations (PPOs)

 

Medical Devices:

  • Companies that develop medical devices such as implants, surgical instruments, technology, prosthetics etc.

 

Pharmaceuticals:

Other than pharmaceutical company targets, the sector also includes:

  • Abbreviated New Drug Applications (ANDAs)
  • Exclusive license deals for approved pharmaceutical products
  • Exclusive collaborations on approved pharmaceutical products
  • Generic drugs
  • Royalty streams to pharmaceutical products

 

Physician Medical Groups:

Medical practices with physicians, ranging from solo practices to larger groups

Common examples of PMGs include but are not inclusive to:

  • Anesthesia Groups
  • Cardiology Groups
  • Dental Practices
  • Dermatologist Groups
  • Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) Groups
  • Emergency Medical Groups
  • Gastroenterology (GI) Groups
  • Independent Physician Associations (IPAs)
  • Neonatology Groups
  • Nephrology Groups
  • Oncology Groups
  • Ophthalmology Groups
  • Orthopedic Surgery Groups
  • Pain Management Groups
  • Primary Care Groups
  • Radiology Groups
  • Women’s Health Groups
  • Also includes “Physician Practice Management” Companies

 

Rehabilitation:

  • Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospitals
  • Occupational Therapy Practices
  • Outpatient Physical Therapy Practices

Other Services:

  • Adult Day Care Centers
  • Ambulance/Medical Transportation Services
  • Ambulatory Surgical Centers (ASCs)
  • Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations (CDMOs)
  • Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs)
  • Contract Research Organizations (CROs)
  • Cord/Blood Banking
  • Freestanding Emergency Rooms
  • Institutional Pharmacy Companies
  • Medical Device Manufacturer/Distributor
  • Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs)
  • Specialty Pharmacies
  • Staffing Companies
  • Urgent Care Clinics