In recent years, more and more eye care practices are becoming part of private equity groups, and as a result, more optometrists are growing familiar with this business model, Healio reports.
Private equity groups present the opportunity to become an equity holder in the organization by participating in stock purchases, but this is balanced by giving up control of operations to the management group.
One of the advantages of working within private equity is that doctors have the opportunity to purchase stock in the parent company. This allows them to become part owners, so to speak, and this increases the level of trust. Read more.