FFL Partners Invests in U.S. Orthopedic Partners

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- FFL Partners ("FFL"), a private equity firm focused on growth investments in middle market companies, today announced that it has formed a new orthopedic  health services organization, U.S. Orthopedic Partners ("USOP" or "the Company") through an investment from FFL Partners ("FFL"), a private equity firm focused on growth investments in middle market companies. The Thurston Group, a Chicago-based private equity firm with a focus on investing in healthcare companies, also invested in USOP. Financial terms of the private transaction were not disclosed.

USOP is a full-service, integrated orthopedic care platform that provides the full continuum of musculoskeletal treatment to patients in the Southeastern U.S. Supported by MSMOC's diversified orthopedic sub-specialties, ultramodern ambulatory surgery center, fellowship training programs and comprehensive suite of ancillary services – advanced imaging, rehabilitation, pain management, urgent care, pharmacy and sports medicine – USOP will be a complete provider for patients who are seeking high quality, value-based surgical care.

"We are excited to support the talented team of MSMOC with the formation of USOP, helping to empower growth-minded physician-owners who would like to focus on providing best-in-class musculoskeletal care while reducing back-office and administrative burdens," said Chris Harris, Managing Partner, FFL Partners. "Our investment in USOP reflects FFL's proven experience in partnering with doctors of fast-growing healthcare service organizations who seek the resources and operational guidance we can provide to take their practices to the next level."

MSMOC is a leading orthopedic care provider in Mississippi, receiving 89,000 patient visits annually. With a recently opened, ultramodern ambulatory surgical center, the practice performs more than 10,000 surgeries each year, as well as provides other services such as imaging, rehabilitation, and urgent care.

"FFL is an experienced investor in healthcare services and shares our vision for expanding USOP's regional footprint in the Southeast through acquisitions of complementary physician practices to meet the strong demand for high quality treatment in the region," said Glen Silverman, CEO of MSMOC and USOP. "USOP's scalable platform will enable physicians who join our organization to spend more time caring for patients and position their practices for long-term success."

"We're thrilled to partner with FFL, whose experience will accelerate USOP's ability to serve more patients in the Southeast and improve operational support for our physician partners," said Dr. James Woodall, Jr., a spine specialist at MSMOC. "We believe USOP's technology-enabled and portability approach to care, coupled with its sophisticated MSO platform, will empower our physician members. This partnership will align market leading orthopedic provider groups to enhance our ability to provide the highest level of care and generate superior patient outcomes."

The demand for orthopedic treatment is continuing to increase nationwide, with inpatient and outpatient surgeries generating $110 billion in revenue annually. At the same time, many physicians are experiencing increased financial pressures in the current healthcare environment.

"USOP is well positioned to benefit from the confluence of an aging population and higher rates of injury that often require advanced surgical procedures. We are excited to start this partnership and see tremendous opportunity together," said Karen Winterhof, Director, FFL Partners. "We think MSMOC's reputation and long-standing fellowship program provide a great foundation for building a strong orthopedic platform that fulfills a critical need."

FFL has proven experience partnering with physicians and building fast-growing healthcare businesses, including EyeCare Partners, a leading vision care provider; Orthodontic Partners, an orthodontic services organization; and, Summit Behavioral Healthcare, LLC, a leading addiction treatment and behavioral health company.

About FFL Partners
FFL Partners is a San Francisco-based private equity firm with over $4.5 billion under management. For over twenty years, the firm has helped build industry-leading companies, supplying capital and advice to exceptional management teams to grow businesses and unlock value. FFL has deep experience in investing and operations and has brought large-company best practices and professional networks to smaller companies. Business growth has provided over 75% of the value created by FFL for its investors. FFL invests in business services, industrials, and healthcare services. For additional information about FFL, please visit FFL's website at www.fflpartners.com.

SOURCE FFL Partners