According to Mercom Capital, venture funding for HIT was $956 million in 212 deals in the third quarter of 2014, compared to $1.8 billion in 161 deals in the second quarter. And there were about 55 M & A deals worth $4.7 billion in the third quarter.
Breg, owned by Water Street, has merged with United Orthopedic Group to create a company focussed on rehabilitative orthopedic products and services and sports medicine.
MergeWorthRx, which was formed to consolidate certain health care sectors, has acquired AeroCare, which is a leading provider of home respiratory services.
Alphaeon, which helps doctors provide wellness services and products to patients, has acquired exclusive license rights to TouchMD, which offers physicians products to help educate patients.
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