SOURCE Emperion

WAYNE, Pa., July 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Emperion, a leader in outsourced clinical review services, announced it has signed an agreement to acquire PeerLink, an independent peer review services company, based in Birmingham, Alabama. The acquisition strengthens Emperion's position in the workers' compensation, auto, disability and healthcare markets and enhances its ability to deliver all levels of peer review.

PeerLink is known for it's strong provider network as well as a proprietary technology platform that connects industry payers and network providers. The integration of PeerLink's offerings will allow Emperion to provide broader and more comprehensive solutions to its clients.

"This acquisition marks a significant milestone for Emperion as we execute on our growth strategy," said Peter Madeja, CEO of Emperion. "The addition of PeerLink enhances our well established clinical review capabilities and brings valuable talent, technology, and expertise to our team."

PeerLink will continue operating as a separate business unit. The leadership team will remain in place to ensure continuity and a seamless transition for customers and employees.

"We are excited to join forces with Emperion, said Robert Gold, M.D., PeerLink's CEO, "Given our history working together, we are confident that PeerLink and Emperion can offer even greater value to our customers and providers while pursuing new opportunities for innovation and expansion."

The acquisition is expected to close in the coming weeks.

Bailey & Company is serving as the exclusive strategic and financial advisor to PeerLink on the transaction. 

About Emperion 

Emperion (www.emperion.com)  is a national URAC Accredited provider of outsourced clinical review services including Independent Medical Examination (IME), Peer Review (PR), and Independent Review Organization (IRO) solutions. The company manages a national network of approximately 25,000 providers/locations across a broad range of medical specialties. These capabilities promote patient recovery, return to employment, and successful claim outcomes across Workers' Compensation, Auto, Disability, and Health benefit systems.

About PeerLink

PeerLink Medical LLC. (www.peerlinkmedical.com) Based in Birmingham, Alabama, is a URAC Accredited Independent Review Organization connecting their national independent physician advisor panel with payers across all lines of insurance.  

About Bailey & Company

Bailey (www.bnco.com) is a Nashville-based merchant banking platform focused on middle market healthcare and technology companies. As one of the largest independent, sector-focused platforms in the country, Bailey supports strong management teams that have built scalable platforms by providing strategic insights, world class advice, and access to one of the most diverse networks of industry experts.

Media Contacts
Barb Robinette, Emperion
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