Access Infusion buys Big Sky I.V. Care 

CHICAGO – Access Infusion Care, a portfolio company of Chicago-based New Harbor Capital, has completed its acquisition of Big Sky I.V. Care, a provider of home and specialty infusion services in Kalispell, Mont. 

This marks Access Infusion Care’s first add-on deal as part of New Harbor and is a key part of its broader strategy to partner with high-quality infusion providers in underserved areas with diversified therapy offerings and delivery settings, and outsized growth potential. 

“We are excited to add another high-quality infusion business to the Access family,” said Bo Mlnarik, principal at New Harbor Capital. “The combined resources, culture and experience of the teams, as well as the added scale, diversification and growth avenues make this a great fit for our infusion strategy.” 

Big Sky offers a wide range of infusion therapies, including specialty medications, antibiotics and total parental nutrition for chronically ill patients in their homes and at infusion sites. 

Founded in 2005 in Kalispell, Mont., by Julie Lyon, BSN, and Dave Grady, BA, Big Sky I.V. Care operates a 503A compounding pharmacy and a state-of-the-art ambulatory infusion center facility with a dedicated team of more than 15 professionals, including pharmacists, technicians and nurses. It is accredited by ACHC for home infusion therapy and features USP <797> and USP <800> compliant clean rooms for sterile compounding.  

“We are thrilled to announce our new partnership with the Big Sky I.V. Care team,” said Bruce Kutinsky, CEO of Access Infusion Care. “Julie and Dave have built an impressive and innovative business with a diverse array of service offerings and world-class facilities. This acquisition is a significant step forward in fulfilling our vision of bridging the access gap in healthcare. By improving access to specialized infusion therapies in underserved markets, we are making a tangible difference in the lives of patients who need these services the most.  We are excited about the future and the potential to transform the infusion care landscape through this strategic partnership with Big Sky I.V. Care.” 

Access Infusion Care was formed in January 2024 through the acquisition of AIC North and JLS Infusion Nurse Staffing Services.