The SeniorCare Investor: Beneath The Myth of Census–

We all watch occupancy, but it may not have the answers Everyone is trying to figure out if the bottom of the economic cycle, at least for seniors housing, is actually behind us.  And most everyone puts a positive spin on any recent results as well.  From a review of...

The Health Care M&A Monthly: McKesson Buys US Oncology–

Enlarges Cancer Drug Distribution Business Early in November, the media heralded the acquisition of US Oncology by McKesson Corporation (NYSE: MCK) as a sign that the economy was rebounding. After all, they reasoned, committing to pay $2.16 billion in the current...

The Health Care M&A Monthly: The Big Spenders Of 2010–

37 Buyers Spent $1.0 Billion Or More On Health Care M&A From years past, we have come to expect a lull in merger and acquisition activity from Thanksgiving through New Year’s Day. Instead of announcing new, large transactions, dealmakers typically use the holiday...