Unprecedented Merger Occurs in Retained Physician Searc...( ATLANTA June 1 /- Two of the nation's...),Health

ATLANTA, June 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Two of the nation's most rapidly growing retained physician search firms, Medicus Partners, LP, Dallas, TX, and The MD Firm, Inc., Atlanta, GA, have agreed to merge their operations under the new name The Medicus Firm, LLC. Transaction terms were not disclosed.

Crutchfield Capital Corporation served as advisor to both parties.

"Successful mergers are built upon cultural fit, the integrity of the leaders, and the energy behind their combined vision; this merger clearly has all three," said Rick Wilson, Managing Director, Crutchfield Capital Corporation.

"We are thrilled with the combination of Medicus Partners' and The MD Firm's culture, client service strength and opportunities. The new firm's national coverage, depth of expertise and quality client relationships are without comparison in the physician search market," said Bob Collins, Managing Partner of Medicus Partners.

Steve Marsh, co-founder of The MD Firm, was equally pleased with the merger. "The alignment of these two companies, their cultures, reputations and collective resources made this union very compelling. We believe the combined forces of Medicus Partners and The MD Firm will result in great benefits for our employees, clients and physicians with whom we work across the country," Marsh stated.

The new company, The Medicus Firm, with approximately 70 associates, offers hospitals and medical employers nationwide one of the most experienced physician recruiting teams in the country, plus the combined resources and personnel in marketing, sourcing, and physician staffing data.

About Medicus Partners

Medicus Partners provides physician recruiting and consulting services to hospitals and physician practices across the country, with a particular strength in the Midwestern, Central and Northeastern United States. The Company, which was founded in
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