Is your specialty on private equity’s 2025 hot list—or cooling off? Last year’s 1,049 private equity (PE) healthcare deals show buyers targeting specific niches, and the difference could mean a multi-million-dollar swing for your practice. I’m Jordan Barrett from Healthcare Transaction Professionals, and here’s what’s trending in 2025.
Private equity is heavily focused on outpatient care, specialty physicians, and health IT, with valuations ranging from 7x to 10x EBITDA, depending on your business’s size and scope. Specialty physicians—such as ENT, plastic surgery, gastroenterology, dermatology, and dental—are arguably in the strongest position this year. Behavioral health and home care are also gaining traction, fueled by aging demographics and the rise of telehealth. These sectors are poised to be 2025 standouts, with anticipated interest rate cuts looming. Primary care remains steady at 5x to 7x multiples but is less attractive unless your practice has significant scale.
What makes your practice stand out? Growth indicators like high patient volume, a strong roster of associate doctors, advanced tech adoption, or multi-site operations. For example, a solo general practitioner might fetch $3 million, while a multi-site plastic surgery group practice with EHR integration could command $15 million+. Private equity firms prioritize efficiency and margins over sentiment. We’ve seen doctors double their valuations by choosing the right advisor, and finding the right buyer.
Curious about your practice’s position in the 2025 market? Understanding private equity’s priorities can help you assess your specialty’s value and identify trends to strengthen your appeal. Whether you’re exploring a sale or planning for growth, aligning with market demands can maximize your practice’s potential.
Exit Tip of the Day: Boost your patient volume by 5% this month—offer a free screening day. Increasing patient volume trends shows buyers you’re in demand.
Cheers!
Jordan Barrett
Founder | Healthcare Transaction Professionals
Healthcare & Real Estate Transaction Services
(214) 888-6560 | jordan@healthcaretxprofessionals.com
www.healthcaretxprofessionals.com
