The long-term care (LTC) mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market had an outstanding year in 2012, generating 189 deals worth $9.2 billion. The high transaction volume for the year makes 2012 the most active year in LTC M&A since the late 1990s, with approximately 60 percent more transactions than the annual average over the previous four years.
The National Health Service Corps (NHSC) supports communities, known as Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs), with limited access to primary, dental or mental health care by providing financial support for loan repayment and scholarships for professionals working at NHSC-approved sites.