Apollo Medical Holdings Announces the Acquisition of AKM Medical Group

GLENDALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Apollo Medical Holdings, Inc. (ApolloMed) (OTC-QB: AMEH), an integrated physician-centric healthcare delivery company, today announced that it has expanded its growing network of providers with the acquisition of Los Angeles-based Independent Physician Association (IPA) AKM Medical Group. AKM Medical Group will remain a separate but wholly owned affiliated medical group of ApolloMed and will retain its name. The acquisition aligns with ApolloMed’s strategy to provide high-quality, cost-efficient healthcare delivery through integrated services and network offerings. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Founded in 1990, AKM Medical Group currently represents 16 primary care physicians and 87 contracted specialists. The group is contracted with multiple health plans, including Aetna, Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Care1st, Cigna, Health Net, LA Care, MD Care, Molina and SCAN. AKM serves more than 2,100 patients, including Medicare Advantage, Commercial and Medi-Cal HMO patients.

“We welcome AKM to the ApolloMed family,” stated Warren Hosseinion, M.D., Chief Executive Officer of Apollo Medical Holdings. “AKM patients can expect a seamless transition and access to more healthcare services through the ApolloMed network. For ApolloMed, this transaction broadens our network allowing us to provide more services to our patients and added value to our health plan clients. We plan to seek additional acquisitions that meet our strategic objectives and to further increase our footprint in Los Angeles County.”

“AKM needs to be part of a larger organization to provide greater access to services for our patients and physicians, and ApolloMed is an excellent fit for us,” stated Vasanth Kumar, M.D., President of AKM Medical Group. “We are highly impressed with the integrity of ApolloMed and its commitment to patient care. I am proud to become a member of this organization.”

About Apollo Medical Holdings, Inc. (ApolloMed)

ApolloMed is a leading integrated physician-centric healthcare delivery company committed to providing exceptional multi-disciplinary care in the communities it serves. ApolloMed is addressing the healthcare needs of the nation’s largest population center by leveraging its integrated healthcare delivery platform comprised of four affiliated and complementary physician groups: ApolloMed Hospitalists, ApolloMed ACO (Accountable Care Organization), Maverick Medical Group (Independent Physician Association) and ApolloMed Care Clinics. ApolloMed strives to improve medical outcomes with high-quality, cost-efficient care. For more information, please visit www.apollomed.net.

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Released June 3, 2014