M3 USA Acquires The Medicus Firm Physician Search

M3 USA, a leader in healthcare solutions for hospitals, health systems, and physicians, has acquired The Medicus Firm, a national physician search firm with offices in Dallas, TX and Atlanta, GA. The Medicus Firm joins other M3 USA brands including MDLinx and M3 Global Research as part of global leader in healthcare and life sciences, M3 Group.

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M3 USA Acquires The Medicus Firm Physician Search

Leader in Healthcare Digital Solutions Adds Physician Recruitment to Portfolio

Dallas, Tex., January 4, 2016– M3 USA, a leader in healthcare solutions for hospitals, health systems, and physicians, has acquired The Medicus Firm, a national physician search firm with offices in Dallas, TX and Atlanta, GA. The Medicus Firm joins other M3 USA brands including MDLinx and M3 Global Research as part of global leader in healthcare and life sciences, M3 Group.

“We are delighted to announce the acquisition of one of the nation’s leading search firms specializing in the permanent placement of physicians and advanced practice clinicians,” states Aki Tomaru, CEO of M3 USA. “We feel that the quality, service, and values of The Medicus Firm fit well with the mission of M3 USA to help bring positive change to healthcare through a variety of digital resources, top-notch industry talent, research, and media.”

The Medicus Firm was founded in 2009 via the merger of Medicus Partners (established 2001,) with The MD Firm (established in 2006). “We are excited about working with the M3 team to enhance the levels of production and service we provide to healthcare organizations.  The resources and support of M3 USA will enable us to continue to grow our current business and to expand into other, complimentary businesses.” states Jim Stone, president of The Medicus Firm. The terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. The Medicus Firm will continue to operate as an independent, wholly owned subsidiary of M3 USA.  The Medicus Firm was advised by Deloitte Corporate Finance.  

About M3 Group: The M3 Group operates in the US, Asia, and Europe with over 2 million physician members globally via its physician websites such as mdlinx.com, m3.com, research.m3.com, doctors.net.uk, medigate.net and medlive.cn. M3 Inc. is a publicly traded company on the Tokyo Stock Exchange (jp:2413) with subsidiaries in major markets including USA, UK, Japan, S. Korea, and China. M3 Group provides services to healthcare and the life science industry. In addition to market research, these services include medical education, ethical drug promotion, clinical development, job recruitment, and clinic appointment services. M3 has offices in Tokyo, Washington D.C., Fort Washington, PA, Oxford, London, and Seoul.

About The Medicus Firm: The Medicus Firm is an award winning physician search firm.  The company provides individualized, consultative permanent placement physician recruiting solutions to hospitals, health systems, academic medical centers, and medical groups nationwide. For more information, visit www.TheMedicusFirm.com or contact Andrea Clement Santiago: asantiago@TheMedicusFirm.com. # # #

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