History of Private Equity Investors in Dermatology
There are now thirty private equity firms with investments in dermatology practices and surgery centers.
Ready to Sell? The Tax Impact of Different Transaction Structures
In my March MTD column, we reviewed some of the proposed changes to federal taxes on the horizon. Since this is the April edition, let’s continue with the tax theme and investigate how sale transactions are taxed under today’s laws.
ServiceNow Market Insights
In the short 10 months since ServiceNow announced the expansion of its partner program and industry-aligned solutions in May 2020, Partners have benefited from rapid growth in the ServiceNow category. Furthermore, as most IT projects move to a virtual environment in the post-COVID-19 era, ServiceNow has emerged as the preferred IT service management (ITSM) platform for enterprise IT departments.
Tax Uncertainty Will Boost M&A Activity
Elections have consequences. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 was passed by the slimmest of margins in the Republican-controlled Senate and House through a budget reconciliation process that needed only a majority of votes to pass. We find ourselves now with the situation having flipped.
Is Your Business Ever Really ‘Fixed?’ Embracing Continuous Improvement
Thinking that you've finally "fixed" your dealership might prevent you from getting to that next, higher performance level.
FOCUS Healthcare Team was one of the Most Active Investment Banking Groups – 2020 Ophthalmology Deals
Our research on ophthalmology transactions in 2020 showed that roughly half of seller groups were represented by an investment banker or M&A advisor.
70% of Larger Physician Groups Use an Investment Banker
An investment banker specialized in medical practice deals can greatly improve the process and outcome of a sale.
Women’s Health Deals Are Heating Up
Even with the chilling effects of COVID-19, 2020 was the biggest deal year yet for private equity's investment in women's health practices (in terms of transaction count).
2020 Marked by Mostly Small Deals in Dermatology
Members of the FOCUS Healthcare team counted approximately 25 closed dermatology transactions in 2020. Of those, fifteen were for small single-dermatologist practices. Ten deals were for two-dermatology practices, and five deals were for three-to six physician groups.
How a Capital Gains Tax Change Could Affect Medical Practice Sales
With President Biden's inauguration today, many are wondering about potential tax changes that could take place in the near future.