Lathrop GPM Senior Counsel Randy Schultz was recently quoted in a Commonwealth Fund article examining the growing role of private equity in physician practices. The article explores how increased private equity investment across medical specialties is reshaping the healthcare landscape, with physician experiences varying based on deal structure and governance.
It highlights that while some transactions provide capital for growth and operational efficiencies, others may result in reduced autonomy and increased performance pressures. The piece underscores that outcomes are often driven by whether physicians are treated as partners or employees, emphasizing the importance of careful evaluation and negotiation of private equity arrangements.
Read the full article here: Is Private Equity a Friend or Foe to Physicians? The Devil Is in the Details