Mergers & Acquisitions

A merger is an extremely significant move for each physician group involved.

Independent physicians are looking to maintain their independence and clinical autonomy.

The decision to buy, sell, or merge a medical practice is more complicated than ever.

Thinking of merging? Don't overlook these components of an effective one.

What you need to know to reduce your risks in a merger or acquisition.

A high-level overview of what goodwill is and how it factors (or doesn’t factor) into a medical practice sale.

Here are nine questions that can help reveal if becoming acquired by a larger system is the right move for you and your practice.

Preliminary basics you need to consider.

The decision to sell your practice is never one made lightly.

Tactics and skills for physicians.

If your practice doesn't already have a strategic growth plan, make one

When a hospital has significant market power, the hospital can use that market power to harm competing independent physicians. This can violate the federal antitrust laws.

You don’t have to be locked in combat with a hospital; in many instances, it can be beneficial for independent physician groups and hospitals to work together.

If you are a physician practice owner who is considering a merger at some point, it is vital to learn more about this process early in the game.

Opportunities will abound in a calmer economic climate, but start thinking of these questions now.

Accurate and timely reporting increases the value of your medical practice.

Unaligned practices may see patients forced to move to closed practices.

A high-level overview of two common MSO structures.

Tips on the decision-making process when it comings to buy or selling a practice.

Here are some of the advantages, disadvantages, and considerations for medical practice acquisitions. 

If you work for a practice that is about to be acquired, it’s important to consider all your options

Physician practices are facing an uphill battle in their quest to remain independent

Hospitals across the country are purchasing private practices even though patients prefer AND receive better care from independent physicians.

The latest study from YouGov found that most Americans are concerned about the increasing trend of hospital consolidation.

Take time to reassess your personal and professional priorities as well as long-term goals for your practice, then adjust your workload as needed.

A merger or acquisition may look perfect on paper, but it’s the people who ultimately guarantee its success - or failure.

If you don’t identify the coding issues, know that your potential buyer will.

Once the deal is signed on the dotted line, it’s make or break time for merging two medical practices. Here’s how to ensure the acquisition doesn’t fall apart.

Five questions managers and physicians should ask and answer before jumping into acquisition. 

Owning a medical practice can be stressful. Here are four ways to help you take back your time and focus on what really matters.