The healthcare division of Kurt Salmon US, Inc., is joining ECG Management Consultants, one of the nation's leading consulting firms serving health systems, hospitals, medical groups, and academic medical centers. ECG has signed a purchase agreement with Kurt Salmon's parent company, Management Consulting Group PLC (LSE:MMC), a London-based professional services company. ECG is a portfolio company of Gryphon Investors, a San Francisco-based, middle-market private equity firm.  Terms of the transaction, which is expected to close within several weeks, were not disclosed.

The Kurt Salmon acquisition represents a significant milestone for ECG, which has been expanding its size and scope to better meet the complex needs of healthcare organizations. The two firms' combined strengths, complementary service offerings, and shared commitment to leading healthcare forward will give the industry a comprehensive consulting resource with decades of experience helping providers and payors thrive.