Avista Healthcare Partners has acquired Bentec Medical from Greyrock Capital Group and Hermitage Equity Partners, according to a news release.
Bentec, founded in 1994 and headquartered in Woodland, California, is a manufacturer of complex, silicone-based medical device components and finished goods for OEM customers and healthcare providers.
Avista, founded in 2005 and…
On April 20, 2026, the Federal Acquisition Regulatory (FAR) Council issued agency implementation guidance for Executive Order (E.O.) 14398, “Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors,” which President Trump signed on March 26, 2026. The guidance introduces a new contract clause — FAR 52.222-90 — and establishes tight deadlines for agencies to incorporate the clause into new and existing contracts. Federal contractors, subcontractors, and their compliance teams should take immediate steps to understand the scope of the new requirements and prepare for implementation. Contractors should take note that the implementation of this new clause may be affected by a suit filed in Maryland federal court seeking to block the executive order.
This alert summarizes the key provisions of E.O. 14398, the FAR Council’s implementing guidance, and the practical steps contractors should consider in response.
The Sterling Group has announced its acquisition of Healthcare Linen Services Group (HLSG) from York Private Equity.
HLSG, founded in 2009 and based in St. Charles, Illinois, is a provider of healthcare laundry services in the Midwest and Central United States. The company operates processing plants across six regional brands that serve customers in…
Council Capital has announced its acquisition of MedicalServiceQuotes.com (MSQ).
MSQ, founded in 2009 and based in Castle Rock, Colorado, is a technology platform for payers and employers to procure and manage ancillary services and pharmacy benefits.
Council, founded in 2000 and based in Nashville, Tennessee, focuses on lower middle market healthcare companies. The…
A federal court blocked the enforcement of a Texas law requiring food manufacturers to place conspicuous warning labels on products containing one or more of the statute’s listed ingredients. The court’s decision in American Beverage Association, et al. v. Paxton, Case No. 6:25-CV-00566-ADA-DTG (W.D. Tex., Dec. 5, 2025) — and the appeal that followed…
Havencrest Capital Management has announced a majority recapitalization of OFFOR Health.
OFFOR, founded in 2014 and headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, provides office-based anesthesia services for complex pediatric dental procedures.
Havencrest, founded in 2018 and based in Dallas, is a lower middle market private equity investment firm focused exclusively on the healthcare industry. The…
The insurance industry has been swift to adopt artificial intelligence (“AI”). According to consulting firm McKinsey & Company, 76% of insurers surveyed have already begun using generative AI in their day-to-day operations. [1] This adoption spans the different facets of insurers’ work cycles, including claims, underwriting, legal, and risk management. Policyholders and their attorneys must remain aware of the potential pitfalls of AI implementation, particularly as it pertains to claims management.
On March 13, 2026, the Trump administration issued an executive order directing the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to prioritize enforcement actions against unlawful Made in USA statements, signaling heightened scrutiny of country-of-origin representations. In the wake of this directive, on April 14, 2026, the FTC announced enforcement actions and settlements involving three companies alleged to…
“Our big mantra is: ‘Medicine is local,'” says Kevin Baker, who partners with emergency medicine groups across the United States in his role as director of development at Emergency Care Partners.
In this conversation with McGuireWoods partner and host Geoff Cockrell, Kevin lays out the landscape of the U.S. emergency department sector,…
The General Services Administration (GSA) Federal Acquisition Service has released draft contract terms and conditions related to artificial intelligence (AI)-related procurements through a new proposed GSAR clause 552.239-7001, “Basic Safeguarding of Artificial Intelligence Systems (FEB 2026) (GSAR Deviation), that would impose material new requirements on contractors and service providers supplying artificial intelligence capabilities to the federal government. If adopted, the clause would be inserted into all solicitations and contracts for AI capabilities and would govern data rights, disclosure obligations, security protocols, and performance standards for AI systems used in federal operations. Federal contractors, technology vendors, and their in-house operations and counsel teams should closely review the proposed terms, as they represent one of the most comprehensive efforts to date to regulate the procurement and use of AI systems across the federal enterprise.
