BH Practice M&A Guide — 2026
Current BH M&A Multiples
- Small practice (under $2M EBITDA): 3-5x EBITDA
- Mid practice ($2-10M EBITDA): 5-7x EBITDA
- Large practice ($10M+ EBITDA): 6-9x EBITDA
- Enterprise ($25M+ EBITDA): 8-12x EBITDA
- PE-backed rollup premium: +1-2x above above
Deal Structures
- All-cash (rare, typically at multiple discount)
- Cash + rollover equity (standard PE)
- Earn-out (bridge valuation gap)
- Seller financing (5-15% typical)
- Stock swap (health system deals)
Working Capital Adjustment
Typical net working capital target: 20-40 days of operating expenses. Adjustment mechanism: excess or deficit vs target at close.
Due Diligence Focus Areas
- Financial DD (3 years audited financials)
- Legal DD (contracts, litigation, IP)
- Regulatory DD (compliance, licenses)
- Clinical quality DD (outcomes, HEDIS)
- Technology DD (EHR, integration)
- HR DD (provider retention, benefits)
- Real estate DD (leases, ownership)
- Insurance panel DD (contracts, rates, retention)
– KD, Revenant Care