Why Choose SimiTree for Your Hospice M&A?
- Harness Industry-Leading Expertise: Capitalize on our team’s profound understanding of hospice care models, regulations, and reimbursement structures to drive your M&A success. Our team has, on average, 20 years of experience in home health, home care, and hospice.
- Obtain In-Depth Due Diligence: Receive comprehensive assessments of clinical quality and billing compliance, financial performance, and operations, specifically tailored to each hospice agency.
- Uncover Value-Driven Insights: Discover unique opportunities for value creation and operational enhancements in the hospice organization through our detailed analysis.
Our Comprehensive Hospice M&A Services
- Quality of Earnings/Financial Due Diligence
- Validate and analyze financial performance.
- Examine billing practices and key operational metrics, including length of stay, live discharge rates, direct costs per day, ancillary costs per day, and referral trends.
- Provide detailed reports on financial performance, company trends, and benchmarking comparisons.
- Clinical Compliance Evaluation
- Evaluate care delivery models, staff competencies, and patient satisfaction metrics.
- Review clinical and billing documentation, assess potential reimbursement risk, and gain insight into operational processes related to payer conditions of participation and payment.
- Hospice Cap Due Diligence
- Assess past, current, and future liabilities related to the Medicare Hospice Cap.
- Evaluate strategies for managing Medicare Hospice Cap exposure.
- Analyze key metrics that drive Hospice Cap position and compare to industry benchmarks and best practices.
- Business Valuations
- Provide accurate valuations that consider key factors like average daily census and payer mix.
- Look beyond capital structure to assess company management, operational details, and market activity.
- Hospice Market Analysis
- Evaluate referral patterns, market share, and growth potential in target markets.
- Identify untapped opportunities and assess the competitive landscape.
- Post-Merger Integration
- Facilitate smooth transitions, prioritizing quality of care and staff retention.
- Provide interim management, technology consulting, and operational support.
SimiTree’s Specialized Hospice M&A Expertise
Our team offers targeted support in crucial areas that drive hospice M&A success:
- Hospice Cap Management: We help evaluate and optimize Medicare Hospice Cap exposure strategies, maximizing reimbursement potential.
- Length of Stay Optimization: Our experts assist in assessing admission criteria and care management practices to help optimize the length of stay while maintaining quality care.
- Hospice Regulatory Compliance: Our team guides you through complex federal, state, and payer-specific hospice regulations, ensuring your M&A strategy aligns with all requirements.
Partner with SimiTree for Successful Hospice M&A Transactions
SimiTree serves strategic buyers, private equity firms, not-for-profit organizations, and individual investors in the hospice industry.
Contact us to leverage our hospice M&A expertise and maximize your transaction value while ensuring continued quality of care.
Frequently Asked Questions
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We conduct thorough analyses of historical Cap liabilities, project future exposure, and develop strategies to optimize Cap management post-acquisition.
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We review clinical and billing documentation for adherence to state, federal, and payer reimbursement regulations. Through our thorough review of past survey results, as well as any past or ongoing payer audits, we are able to assess the organization’s history of responding to compliance challenges.
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Yes, we offer comprehensive post-merger integration services, including interim management, operational support, and guidance on maintaining clinical quality during transitions.
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Our market analysis evaluates referral patterns, competitive landscape, growth potential, and regulatory environment to inform acquisition strategies and identify opportunities for expansion.