Great American Holdings Expands into Healthcare Valuation with Root Partners Acquisition
Event summary
- Great American Holdings (GA Group) launched a dedicated Healthcare Advisory & Valuation practice on April 20, 2026.
- Jason Ruchaber, founder of Root Partners, appointed as Managing Director and Healthcare Practice Leader.
- Root team joins GA Group to provide valuation services for health systems, physicians, and legal counsel.
- Services include healthcare business transactions, fair market value (FMV) opinions, and economic damages assessment.
The big picture
GA Group's move into healthcare valuation underscores the sector's growing complexity amid regulatory and technological shifts. As a privately held firm with majority ownership by Oaktree Capital, this expansion positions GA Group to compete more aggressively in advisory services for health systems and physicians. The acquisition of Root Partners suggests a strategic bet on specialized expertise as a differentiator.
What we're watching
- Integration Success
- How GA Group will integrate Root Partners' expertise into its broader advisory platform.
- Market Differentiation
- Whether the new practice can stand out in a crowded healthcare valuation space.
- Regulatory Compliance
- The pace at which GA Group adapts to evolving healthcare regulatory pressures.
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