HealthEdge acquires majority stake in The Columbus Organization from CareSource
Columbus provides care management, clinical staffing and quality services for people with complex health needs, including intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Tampa-based HealthEdge Investment Partners, a lower middle market private equity firm focused on healthcare, has completed a majority investment in The Columbus Organization. HealthEdge acquired its interest from CareSource.
Columbus, founded in 1984, works with state agencies, healthcare organizations, individuals and families to navigate medical, behavioral, social and community-based services. HealthEdge previously partnered with Columbus from 2016 through 2021.
The firm said it will work alongside Columbus's management team to support its next phase of growth while preserving its person-centered model. Jeff Klimaski is president and CEO of Columbus. No transaction value was disclosed.
Deal facts
- Target
- The Columbus Organization
- Business
- National provider of care management, professional clinical staffing and quality improvement services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, aging-related needs and other complex health concerns
- Buyer
- HealthEdge Investment Partners
- Seller
- CareSource
- Deal type
- Platform
- Status
- Completed
- Announced
- Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Sources
- PR Newswire via Yahoo FinanceNov 2, 2026
- HealthEdge Investment PartnersOct 28, 2026
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