Private Practice

Many physicians have looked at different organizational structures for joint ownership. I would never propose that there is a one-size-fits-all for the different gastroenterology groups out there.

We at Gastro Health are major advocates for consolidation. We did our first consolidation in 1993 when we added two groups and grew from 6 to 13 physicians.

We are still looking for a good private equity partner who will help us grow — and by grow, I mean expand geographically into markets where it strategically makes sense. We also want to expand organically in places we currently exist.

To understand our position against joining a private equity-backed platform at this time, we must start with the basics — and that means considering our local situation.

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“Any man demanding the forty hour week should be ashamed to claim citizenship in this great country. ... The men of our country are becoming a race of softies and mollycoddles.”

Alignment with the right private equity partner can accelerate growth and profitability and give individuals a ready infusion of cash and equity.

On one hand, the tax tactic described in this article applies only to a limited number of orthopedists: those who are in private practice and in practices that are taxed as S corporations.

Since its emergence in health care, private equity investment in physician practices has steadily increased in specialties that provide outpatient services, have high reimbursement rates and have access to ancillary services revenue.

Specialty Networks, LLC, a portfolio company of Linden Capital Partners, has announced the acquisition of United Rheumatology, LLC, according to a company press release.