Md Now Urgent Care, Florida’s largest urgent care provider, was acquired by HCA Healthcare at the end of 2021. This acquisition expands HCA Healthcare’s urgent care network, which now includes over 170 clinics across 19 markets. MD Now’s 59 Florida clinics offer convenient, affordable, and high-quality non-emergency medical care.
MD Now Urgent Care: A History of Growth and Patient Focus
Founded in 2005, MD Now has consistently prioritized patient experience. Their physician-led operating model ensures efficient, cost-effective care in a consumer-friendly environment. This commitment to patient care has contributed to MD Now’s significant growth, treating over 900,000 patients in 2021 alone. Since Brentwood Associates invested in MD Now in 2018, the company has expanded its footprint with 23 new clinics across Florida.
Brentwood Associates and MD Now: A Successful Partnership
Brentwood Associates, a Los Angeles-based private equity investment firm, played a crucial role in MD Now’s expansion. Providing growth capital and resources, Brentwood supported MD Now’s infrastructure development and clinic expansion strategy. This partnership enabled MD Now to significantly enhance its reach and solidify its position as a leading urgent care provider in Florida. The successful acquisition by HCA Healthcare marks the culmination of this fruitful collaboration.
Looking Ahead: MD Now and HCA Healthcare
The acquisition by HCA Healthcare positions MD Now for continued success in providing quality urgent care services to the Florida community. Keith Gordon, Chairman and CEO of MD Now, expressed enthusiasm for the future, highlighting the potential for an even better patient care experience under HCA Healthcare. This partnership combines MD Now’s strong operational foundation and patient-centric approach with HCA Healthcare’s extensive resources and expertise in the healthcare industry.
Transaction Advisors
Houlihan Lokey served as the exclusive financial advisor to MD Now for this transaction, while Kirkland & Ellis LLP provided legal counsel.
