Merger & Acquisition Activity in Health Care Industry Slows in 2008 First Quarter
OPEN MINDS On-Line News Strategic Health Care News Merger and acquisition activity in the health care industry slowed during the first quarter of 2008. A total of 219 transactions were announced in the 13 sectors of health care, down 27% from the 301 deals announced in the last quarter of 2007. First quarter 2008 deals were also down 8% compared to the first quarter 2007. The technology segment of health care made up 52% (113) of deals. Technology is composed of medical devices, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and e-Health. The services segment - composed of long-term care, physician groups, home . . .
