Top 3 healthcare M&A trends for 2023

From mega-mergers to matchmaking, here are a few of the deal-making trends that bear watching as the healthcare and health IT industries continue to navigate an era of disruption and change. The healthcare sector has seen an increase in merger and acquisition activity in recent years. In 2023, this pattern will persist, with cross-state affiliations and independent facilities joining more established big players. The healthcare sector is always evolving and changing. To stay on top of the curve, it's crucial to understand the three merger and acquisition trends listed below. Mega-mergers continue to occur. According to a January report from Kaufman Hall, the fourth quarter of 2022 "was one of the most busy quarters" the company had seen since the beginning of the pandemic, with 17 reported hospital and health system transactions in the works. In total, 53 trades took place in 2022. Four of the 17 goals announced in Q4 were met.