Trends in Consolidation of Gastroenterology Practices (ScienceDirect)

Geographical trends in GI practice acquisitions reveal that Florida and Texas had the highest number of deals, primarily driven by Gastrohealth and GI Alliance. These two states accounted for over 50% of all deals. Other notable states included Pennsylvania and Tennessee. The largest PE-backed GI groups were the primary buyers, with Gastrohealth leading at 31 deals. Most transactions involved group practices with multiple locations. Four deals disclosed terms, averaging $250 million. There is a trend towards fewer intrastate and more interstate deals among top buyers.