Pivate equity investment in physician practices has increased in recent years, with 364 clinics and outpatient services receiving investments in 2020 alone, reports Advisory Board. As PE becomes an even more compelling capital partner for practices, Advisory Board set out to answer some of the biggest unanswered questions about this investment trend.
Throughout their research, they were repeatedly asked:
- What type of physician practices are private equity firms investing in?
- Is private equity investment good or bad for physician practices?
- Will private equity firms stop investing in physician practices anytime soon?
For question #1, the answer is both specialty and primary care practices—but with different goals for each. Read more.