Private Equity

In an April 16 report by Nashville, Tenn.-based law firm Bass, Berry & Sims, the authors recount ongoing efforts by several states to increase scrutiny over private equity deals in physician practice deals.  Here are three takeaways from the report:…

Here are five numbers on the presence of private equity in healthcare in the last year: Seven — The number of states who have introduced bills to increase scrutiny over private equity deals in the healthcare industry, California being the…

In an April 15 commentary, Forbes chairman and editor-in-chief Steve Forbes outlined what he believes are misconceptions and over-generalizations about private investment activity in healthcare. Here’s an overview of Mr. Forbes’ commentary:  1. Mr. Forbes presents the idea that private…

As investor interest in cardiology continues to surge, private equity has become an increasingly prominent force shaping the landscape of the specialty.  At the same time, heightened concerns over physician autonomy and long-term practice stability are prompting many cardiology groups…

Lawmakers in Oregon are considering a bill for the second time that would impose stricter regulations on corporate ownership of physicians' offices and medical clinics, The Oregonian/OregonLive reported March 5. 

Here are three recent studies, policy updates and market trends that could affect healthcare private equity groups in the near future:  

Private equity ownership of medical groups likely connects to higher rates of physician turnover according to a study published in JAMA Feb. 14. 

The California Legislature has introduced a bill that would increase scrutiny over private equity transactions in healthcare after Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a similar bill last year, according to a Feb. 17 article from the Polsinelli law firm published by…

Simon Schwartz, COO of Englewood-based Strategic Resources Group Colorado, joined Becker's to discuss the evolving role of private equity in healthcare, particularly its necessity for many physicians navigating an increasingly expensive environment.

Bankers and private equity advisors are shifting their focus toward physician practice deals in 2025, opening up key legal and business considerations for physicians as they prepare for potential transactions, law firm Foley & Lardner wrote in a Feb. 10…