The Evolving Landscape of Physician Practice Acquisitions with Holly Buckley
Becker’s Healthcare PodcastSummary
Healthcare executives face unprecedented challenges in making technology decisions amid rapidly changing environments. The Becker's 11th annual IT and Revenue Cycle Conference, titled "The Future of AI and Digital Health," aims to address these issues, bringing together over 2,500 executives and more than 600 speakers to discuss critical topics such as scaling AI responsibly and optimizing revenue cycles.
Holly Buckley, chair of the McGuire Woods Healthcare Department, provides insights into the current state of private equity investments in physician practice management. While the market remains active, it has not returned to the peak levels seen in 2020 and 2021. Investors are increasingly selective, focusing on specialties with strong potential for ancillary revenue, such as women's health and orthopedics, while showing less interest in areas like primary care without value-based infrastructure.
Buckley highlights the impact of rising interest rates and reimbursement pressures on acquisition strategies, noting that the focus has shifted from aggressive expansion to improving existing operations. She expresses optimism about the sustainability of private equity-backed practices, emphasizing the importance of careful management and regulatory compliance to ensure high-quality patient care. For practices considering partnerships with private equity, she advises thorough due diligence and alignment of goals to ensure a good cultural fit and operational success.
Show Notes
In this episode, Holly Buckley, Chair of Healthcare at McGuireWoods, shares insights on the current state of private equity investment in physician practice management, the specialties attracting the most interest, and the operational factors shaping today's healthcare transactions.
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