Private equity is out — and UnitedHealth is in.
U.S. Digestive Health (USDH), the largest private gastroenterology group in Southeastern Pennsylvania, has been sold by its backer, Amulet Capital Partners, to a UnitedHealth Group’s unit SCA Health. The deal, closed quietly and without a disclosed price, signals another seismic shift in GI consolidation.
Founded by Amulet in 2019, USDH rapidly expanded into a regional giant. Now, with UnitedHealth taking the reins, questions loom:
- Will independent GI groups face even greater pressure as payer-owned entities dominate?
- How will UnitedHealth balance growth ambitions with maintaining physician-led care?
- And what does this mean for patients in Pennsylvania and beyond?
👉 The deal was uncovered by The Inquirer before being confirmed, raising eyebrows about why such a major acquisition flew under the radar.