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Home Healthcare — CMS Target #1

I’ve begged my friends who own home healthcare assets to get out. Sell. And all but one (way to go George) told me that they had too much upside in the business to consider selling now. Lesson #1 when running a healthcare company. Sell before major regulatory change. Sell when margins are too high to be sustainable — no one is good enough to make up for it in volume without MANY years of additional work. Sell when someone wants to buy your business — for when the day comes that CMS targets the industry, then NO ONE will be a buyer. Amedisys is the poster child for the most recent CMS and Congressional action. They have been accused of creating care plans with one eye on the reimbursement rules. Get to a certain threshold of visits, and reimbursement rises substantially. One visit less than the threshold and no bonus. Guess what? CMS thinks the industry is making sure the patient gets the one last, and arguably unnecessary, visit so the home health agency gets the higher payment. OF COURSE THEY DO. Wouldn’t you? One more treatment will help, not hurt the patient. Yet when the payment system is set …

It's been a privilege to know and work with Jeff. Smart, creative, and simply a good guy to do business with.

Rick Matros

Chief Executive Officer

Sabra Healthcare REIT

2015-02-03T16:07:09-05:00

Rick Matros

Chief Executive Officer

Sabra Healthcare REIT

It's been a privilege to know and work with Jeff. Smart, creative, and simply a good guy to do business with.

https://www.jeffvillwock.com/testimonials/rick_matros/

I have known Jeff for almost 40 years and have called him a friend since 1990. As an institutional health care investor, Jeff has been my number one advisor for health care services equities since the early 90’s. Not only does he have outstanding contacts and insights into the health care marketplace, but he is also a person of very high character that can be trusted without question. I wish Jeff great success in this next phase of his career.

Wayne Willems

Retired

2015-02-23T09:23:30-05:00

Wayne Willems

Retired

I have known Jeff for almost 40 years and have called him a friend since 1990. As an institutional health care investor, Jeff has been my number one advisor for health care services equities since the early 90’s. Not only does he have outstanding contacts and insights into the health care marketplace, but he is also a person of very high character that can be trusted without question. I wish Jeff great success in this next phase of his career.

https://www.jeffvillwock.com/testimonials/wayne_willems/

Jeff Villwock has a deep understanding of the changing health care system and the forces driving it. He sees the emerging trends and his observations are always helpful.

Joe Hutts

Executive Chairman

LegacyER

2015-02-03T16:14:33-05:00

Joe Hutts

Executive Chairman

LegacyER

Jeff Villwock has a deep understanding of the changing health care system and the forces driving it. He sees the emerging trends and his observations are always helpful.

https://www.jeffvillwock.com/testimonials/joe_hutts/

I have known Jeff for over 20 years and worked very closely with him when I was the principal financial officer of a large public health care company. I always found Jeff to be well informed and able to quickly zero in on the most important matters that impacted our company.

Michael A. Koban, Jr.

Chairman of the Board

Iroquois Capital Group

2015-02-25T19:19:16-05:00

Michael A. Koban, Jr.

Chairman of the Board

Iroquois Capital Group

I have known Jeff for over 20 years and worked very closely with him when I was the principal financial officer of a large public health care company. I always found Jeff to be well informed and able to quickly zero in on the most important matters that impacted our company.

https://www.jeffvillwock.com/testimonials/mike_koban/

C3 Capital has engaged Jeff on several diligence projects to help us understand the viability of the business, the dynamics of the specific industry and the assessment of the management team. His input has been extremely valuable to us in making a decision to move forward or not. In looking at companies in the health care space, we would not move forward without Jeff on our team.

Pat Healy

Partner

C3 Capital Partners, LP

2015-02-03T16:41:20-05:00

Pat Healy

Partner

C3 Capital Partners, LP

C3 Capital has engaged Jeff on several diligence projects to help us understand the viability of the business, the dynamics of the specific industry and the assessment of the management team. His input has been extremely valuable to us in making a decision to move forward or not. In looking at companies in the health care space, we would not move forward without Jeff on our team.

https://www.jeffvillwock.com/testimonials/pat-healy/

Jeff Villwock was a great help in identifying buyers for my healthcare company. He was involved in all aspects of the ultimate transaction, including working through several last minute trouble spots.

I recommend his firm be considered for buy-sell transactions in the healthcare market.

George Bubrick

Entrepreneur

2015-05-07T11:54:12-05:00

George Bubrick

Entrepreneur

Jeff Villwock was a great help in identifying buyers for my healthcare company. He was involved in all aspects of the ultimate transaction, including working through several last minute trouble spots. I recommend his firm be considered for buy-sell transactions in the healthcare market.

https://www.jeffvillwock.com/testimonials/george_bubrick/

I’ve worked with Jeff since the early 1990s when we initially co-invested in the reorganization of several acute care chains. Jeff was one of the few people that understood the changing reimbursement landscape and the inevitable consolidation to come. More importantly, his keen insight into evaluating the right senior management teams who could succeed in this period of change was paramount to our mutual success.

Jeff Nikora, EVP

Wells Fargo - Principal Investing

2015-03-26T12:05:01-05:00

Jeff Nikora, EVP

Wells Fargo - Principal Investing

I’ve worked with Jeff since the early 1990s when we initially co-invested in the reorganization of several acute care chains. Jeff was one of the few people that understood the changing reimbursement landscape and the inevitable consolidation to come. More importantly, his keen insight into evaluating the right senior management teams who could succeed in this period of change was paramount to our mutual success.

https://www.jeffvillwock.com/testimonials/jeff_nikora/

We partnered with Jeff to help us grow and sell our business. In just two years, sales went from $10 million to $24 million. He then represented us in the sale of the company. His input was critical to our success. It was great to work him.

2016-09-18T10:47:23-05:00

We partnered with Jeff to help us grow and sell our business. In just two years, sales went from $10 million to $24 million. He then represented us in the sale of the company. His input was critical to our success. It was great to work him.

https://www.jeffvillwock.com/testimonials/medway_air_ambulance/

Mr. Villwock’s counsel had been invaluable to me over the years he served on our board. He has a global mindset, clear financial insight, deep understanding of organizations and how to maximize value to customers.

Dr. Stacy T. Rinehart

Chairman

MentorLink International

2015-02-03T17:20:48-05:00

Dr. Stacy T. Rinehart

Chairman

MentorLink International

Mr. Villwock’s counsel had been invaluable to me over the years he served on our board. He has a global mindset, clear financial insight, deep understanding of organizations and how to maximize value to customers.

https://www.jeffvillwock.com/testimonials/stacy_rinehart/

Few executives enjoy Jeff’s breadth and depth of background. Decades of experience in the capital markets arena have exposed him to countless management styles and strategies. Today, he brings this knowledge to help managements and companies to see and realize their opportunities to grow. His insight and integrity make him and outstanding business partner.

Donald W. Hultgren

President

Three Part Advisors

2015-02-03T17:28:08-05:00

Donald W. Hultgren

President

Three Part Advisors

Few executives enjoy Jeff’s breadth and depth of background. Decades of experience in the capital markets arena have exposed him to countless management styles and strategies. Today, he brings this knowledge to help managements and companies to see and realize their opportunities to grow. His insight and integrity make him and outstanding business partner.

https://www.jeffvillwock.com/testimonials/donald_hultgren/

I have known Jeff since the early 1990s. In 1997, when I left the Robinson-Humphrey Company to enter the venture capital world, Jeff moved into my former position as the Senior Health Care Analyst at the firm and we continued to work together. He is highly regarded by his peers for his knowledge of the healthcare industry and for being able to find creative solutions to complex financial and strategic issues. Working with Jeff is a great pleasure, and I look forward to working with him on many more transactions in the future.

John R. Runningen

Principal

Commenda Capital., LLC

2015-02-03T17:36:50-05:00

John R. Runningen

Principal

Commenda Capital., LLC

I have known Jeff since the early 1990s. In 1997, when I left the Robinson-Humphrey Company to enter the venture capital world, Jeff moved into my former position as the Senior Health Care Analyst at the firm and we continued to work together. He is highly regarded by his peers for his knowledge of the healthcare industry and for being able to find creative solutions to complex financial and strategic issues. Working with Jeff is a great pleasure, and I look forward to working with him on many more transactions in the future.

https://www.jeffvillwock.com/testimonials/john_runningen/

I have known and worked with Jeff for more than twenty years and have always valued his advice and opinion on matters relative to capital formation and related strategies. He is also a good friend and a very fine person.

David R. White

Chairman of the Board

Iasis Healthcare

2015-02-03T17:38:18-05:00

David R. White

Chairman of the Board

Iasis Healthcare

I have known and worked with Jeff for more than twenty years and have always valued his advice and opinion on matters relative to capital formation and related strategies. He is also a good friend and a very fine person.

https://www.jeffvillwock.com/testimonials/david_white/

Jeff Villwock has been an invaluable advisor and confidant as we pursue deals in the healthcare arena, a big area of focus for JLL Partners. He has for many years been a leading thinker in the area and his breadth of experience has made an enormous contribution to our great results in the area. We recommend Jeff to our friends and partners at every opportunity.

Paul S. Levy

Founding Partner

JLL Partners

2015-02-04T11:33:30-05:00

Paul S. Levy

Founding Partner

JLL Partners

Jeff Villwock has been an invaluable advisor and confidant as we pursue deals in the healthcare arena, a big area of focus for JLL Partners. He has for many years been a leading thinker in the area and his breadth of experience has made an enormous contribution to our great results in the area. We recommend Jeff to our friends and partners at every opportunity.

https://www.jeffvillwock.com/testimonials/paul_levy/

I have known Jeff since we were both sell side analysts during the 1990's and have joined him in presentations to industry executives on the future of healthcare financing. I have always found Jeff to be thoughtful about what can be in healthcare and having performed the research essential to support his thesis. Jeff is a consummate professional and a trusted colleague who provides cogent and timely advice to his clients.

Joseph Chiarelli

Chiarelli & Company, LLC

2015-02-04T16:09:25-05:00

Joseph Chiarelli

Chiarelli & Company, LLC

I have known Jeff since we were both sell side analysts during the 1990's and have joined him in presentations to industry executives on the future of healthcare financing. I have always found Jeff to be thoughtful about what can be in healthcare and having performed the research essential to support his thesis. Jeff is a consummate professional and a trusted colleague who provides cogent and timely advice to his clients.

https://www.jeffvillwock.com/testimonials/joseph_chiarelli/

I have known Jeff Villwock for over 15 years. Jeff was a highly respected research analyst when I left HCA and joined Community Health Systems as CFO in 1997 with $600 million in revenue. As Community Health Systems has grown to an $18 billion revenue company, we have had various interactions with Jeff. We believe Jeff is an extremely talented and knowledgeable healthcare executive with experience in all phases of the healthcare system. Jeff has the ability to work with large companies and also help smaller companies grow and be successful.

Jeff's ability and understanding make him a great asset to any healthcare company.

W. Larry Cash

Executive Vice President & CFO

Community Health Systems

2015-02-04T17:20:31-05:00

W. Larry Cash

Executive Vice President & CFO

Community Health Systems

I have known Jeff Villwock for over 15 years. Jeff was a highly respected research analyst when I left HCA and joined Community Health Systems as CFO in 1997 with $600 million in revenue. As Community Health Systems has grown to an $18 billion revenue company, we have had various interactions with Jeff. We believe Jeff is an extremely talented and knowledgeable healthcare executive with experience in all phases of the healthcare system. Jeff has the ability to work with large companies and also help smaller companies grow and be successful. Jeff's ability and understanding make him a great asset to any healthcare company.

https://www.jeffvillwock.com/testimonials/larry_cash/

I have known Jeff for more than 15 years. During that time I was afforded the opportunity to work with Jeff in the formation of a start-up hospital company and was very impressed by Jeff’s honesty and work ethic. He was forthright with the principals and cautioned them about going forward with an under capitalized project. Since then I have worked with Jeff on variety of opportunities in the tech sector in healthcare and on his project to increase the number of primary care physicians available for rural America.

Jeff is a real asset to any company he advises.

George Asbell

President

Pionetechs, Inc.

2015-02-05T12:21:57-05:00

George Asbell

President

Pionetechs, Inc.

I have known Jeff for more than 15 years. During that time I was afforded the opportunity to work with Jeff in the formation of a start-up hospital company and was very impressed by Jeff’s honesty and work ethic. He was forthright with the principals and cautioned them about going forward with an under capitalized project. Since then I have worked with Jeff on variety of opportunities in the tech sector in healthcare and on his project to increase the number of primary care physicians available for rural America. Jeff is a real asset to any company he advises.

https://www.jeffvillwock.com/testimonials/george_asbell/

As a seasoned Investment Banker with 30 plus years experience in M&A and Equity Capital Markets, I am very impressed with the work Jeff has done with respect to value creation for emerging companies. I enthusiastically recommend his good hands on talent and thought leadership.

Rick Steingraber

Partner

American Working Capital

2015-02-10T11:41:02-05:00

Rick Steingraber

Partner

American Working Capital

As a seasoned Investment Banker with 30 plus years experience in M&A and Equity Capital Markets, I am very impressed with the work Jeff has done with respect to value creation for emerging companies. I enthusiastically recommend his good hands on talent and thought leadership.

https://www.jeffvillwock.com/testimonials/rick_steingraber/

In an increasingly complex world, Jeff brings much needed experience and expertise. We appreciate his in depth industry knowledge and problem solving capabilities. He is an asset to any team and we recommend him without reservation.

Christopher F. Roden

Managing Director

C3 Capital Partners, LP

2015-02-16T10:37:00-05:00

Christopher F. Roden

Managing Director

C3 Capital Partners, LP

In an increasingly complex world, Jeff brings much needed experience and expertise. We appreciate his in depth industry knowledge and problem solving capabilities. He is an asset to any team and we recommend him without reservation.

https://www.jeffvillwock.com/testimonials/christopher_roden/

As a retired cardiovascular surgeon, successful practice builder, and designer of medical platforms in several countries, I gained incredible real-world knowledge, financial education, and organizational experience working with Jeff Villwock for a decade.

Jeff's is now concentrating his significant experiences into mentoring and transition rather than a pure transaction structure. His intelligence, experience, and stamina will serve his clients well.

Sewell H. Dixon, MD, FACS

President, The Dixon Group. LTD,

CEO Dixon Byrd Medical University

2015-02-16T10:52:56-05:00

Sewell H. Dixon, MD, FACS

President, The Dixon Group. LTD,

CEO Dixon Byrd Medical University

As a retired cardiovascular surgeon, successful practice builder, and designer of medical platforms in several countries, I gained incredible real-world knowledge, financial education, and organizational experience working with Jeff Villwock for a decade. Jeff's is now concentrating his significant experiences into mentoring and transition rather than a pure transaction structure. His intelligence, experience, and stamina will serve his clients well.

https://www.jeffvillwock.com/testimonials/dr_sewell_dixon/

Jeff’s CEO mentoring was instrumental in the launch and growth of my company. He both understood, and had the applicable experience, to add clarity to both my vision and exit plan. Jeff and his team were a great investment for us at an affordable rate. I highly recommend.

James R. Pews, CEO, CPA, MBA

The Startup Store

2015-02-16T11:01:34-05:00

James R. Pews, CEO, CPA, MBA

The Startup Store

Jeff’s CEO mentoring was instrumental in the launch and growth of my company. He both understood, and had the applicable experience, to add clarity to both my vision and exit plan. Jeff and his team were a great investment for us at an affordable rate. I highly recommend.

https://www.jeffvillwock.com/testimonials/startup_store/