Epix Healthcare Associates, LLC, the holding company of Epix Anesthesia, LLC, the fast growing national provider of anesthesia services to ambulatory surgery centers and community hospitals in eleven states, announced a partnership with Ashlar Capital, a leading healthcare-focused private investment firm.

The partnership with Ashlar Capital will allow Epix Healthcare Associates to bolster its investments in the technology, people and infrastructure that have enabled the Company to deliver industry leading clinical quality and customer satisfaction.  Ashlar Capital has also committed capital to pursue complementary acquisitions that leverage the Company's robust infrastructure and expertise in anesthesia management.

"This investment will add to our financial strength, fuel new strategic initiatives, and ultimately is the logical next step in our continued growth as a company," Epix Healthcare Associates President and CEO Daryl Malachowski said. "But just as important for us, Ashlar is a great cultural fit.  Our dedication to strong values in corporate citizenship, clinical quality, ethics, safety and sustainability is highly valued and shared by the Ashlar team."

Scott Freishtat and Ian McKelvie of Ashlar Capital will join Epix Healthcare Associates' board. Both bring extensive healthcare, operating and private equity experience.