Private Practice

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

Employee empowerment is key for a practice to thrive. This is achieved by providing consistent training and education, by facilitating career paths and by creating a great office culture, according to one presenter.

The Digestive Health Physicians Association has named Latha Alaparthi, MD, FACG, AGAF, its first female president and chair of the board of directors. She previously served as the organization’s vice president.

Many physicians in private practices and S corporations are overlooking a simple tax reduction tactic, according to experts.

“It is an immutable law in business that words are words, explanations are explanations, promises are promises — but only performance is reality.”

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

There are many viable operational models to thrive in modern health care.

WAIKOLOA, Hawaii — In this video from Orthopedics Today Hawaii, Jack M. Bert, MD, offered advice for orthopedic surgeons who are looking to private practice.

“Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, ambition inspired, and success achieved.”

In this exclusive video, Ira Flax, MD, PA, MACG, private practitioner in Texas, discusses private equity in gastroenterology.