Physician Practice Acquisitions

Summary

This practice note discusses legal issues and strategic considerations related to the acquisition of physician practices by insurers, hospitals, physician practice management companies, and other physician groups. Attorneys representing any of the parties to a physician acquisition arrangement should understand the issues covered in this practice note, including practice valuation, compensation arrangements, tax issues, billing for services, and the corporate practice of medicine doctrine. This practice note includes checklists to assist with identifying legal issues to consider when considering a practice acquisition.