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M&A activity in the healthcare space has slowed since 2022, but with stable interest rates and creative deal structuring, activity should increase going forward.

Host Geoff Cockrell is joined by Jamie Heidbreder, managing director in Fifth Third’s Healthcare Investment Banking group, to discuss challenges in healthcare M&A since 2022, the factors leading to

Blackstone will acquire Chartis from Audax Private Equity, according to a news release. Audax will remain invested in the company.

Chartis, founded in 2001 and based in Chicago, is a healthcare advisory firm with brands including Chartis, Jarrard, Greeley and HealthScape Advisors.

Blackstone (NYSE: BX), founded in 1985 and based in New York,

Water Street Healthcare Partners has announced it has invested in MedSpeed.

MedSpeed, founded in 2000 and based in Elmhurst, Illinois, is a provider of same-day logistics services to the healthcare industry, transporting specimens, pharmaceuticals, supplies and more. The company reports operating hubs across more than 30 states.

Water Street, founded in 2005 and

Michael Pennington used his background in middle-market investment banking to establish Platinum Dermatology Partners eight years ago. Now with 400 providers across five states, the physician-owned practice is thriving in a marketplace beset by challenges such as wage inflation and declining reimbursement models.

In this episode of The Corner Series, Michael describes the

Avista Healthcare Partners has announced the acquisition of Trillium Health Care Products from New Water Capital.

Trillium, based in Brockville, Ontario, Canada, is a manufacturer of prescription and over-the­‐counter life science-based products for the North American market.

Avista, based in New York, makes control buyout investments in middle market healthcare companies. Founded in

Olympus Partners has sold Soliant Health to The Vistria Group, according to a news release and industry reports.

Soliant, founded in 1991 and based in Peachtree Corners, Georgia, is a healthcare staffing company.

Olympus Partners, founded in 1988 and based in Stamford, Connecticut, is a middle market private equity firm that pursues investments in