Ericka Adler, JD, of Roetzel & Andress, joins the show to discuss factors you should consider before selling your practice.
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Introduction to the episode (00:00:00)
Overview of the podcast and introduction of the speakers discussing selling a medical practice.
Importance of compliance review (00:01:05)
Discussion on the compliance review process and its significance in the sale of a medical practice.
Staff's role in compliance (00:02:27)
Exploration of how staff compliance affects the sale process and potential buyer decisions.
Billing issues in due diligence (00:03:38)
Insight into common billing issues that arise during due diligence and their implications.
Compensation arrangements and compliance (00:05:14)
Examination of how improper compensation can lead to compliance issues in medical practices.
Maintaining HIPAA compliance (00:08:20)
Strategies for ensuring HIPAA compliance during the due diligence process when selling a practice.
Impact of state laws on sales (00:10:13)
Discussion on how different state laws can complicate the sale of multi-state practices.
Common misconceptions in selling (00:13:04)
Addressing misconceptions physicians have about the sales process and buyer expectations.
Reasons sales fall through (00:14:46)
Examples of mistakes by practice owners that can lead to failed sales transactions.
Buyers' considerations beyond profitability (00:16:39)
Understanding that buyers evaluate more than just financials; they assess overall compliance and operations.
Due diligence variations by buyer type (00:17:50)
Comparison of due diligence levels between physician groups, private equity, and health systems.
Addressing unqualified staff (00:19:13)
Advice on whether to remove unqualified family members from payroll before selling.
Planning ahead for sale (00:20:38)
Emphasis on the importance of early planning and thorough preparation before selling a practice.
Conclusion and final thoughts (00:22:29)
Wrap-up of the conversation, highlighting key takeaways for physicians selling their practices.