The COVID-19 pandemic catalyzed growth in the digital healthcare sector but experienced a plateau in 2023. A recent report digging into this area of healthcare found that most startups looking to take advantage of the industry were not as successful as their founders...
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What should I know before moving forward with a healthcare merger deal?
Merger and acquisition deals can result in benefits for all involved. When it comes to deals in the healthcare industry, these deals can ease administrative burdens and expand technological innovations, ultimately helping to improve patient care. But finding the right...
How is unprofessional conduct different for optometrists?
Those who hold a professional license need to meet various qualifications to get and keep their credentials. Requirements generally apply for those practicing in medical professions like physicians, nurses, chiropractors, dentists, and specialties like optometrists....
What do I need to know before selling my medical practice?
Getting ready to sell a medical practice is a big step. Whether looking towards retirement, a volunteer focus, or other endeavors it is important to take time and care when going through this transition. When done wisely you can not only get a decent price for the...
3 lessons from CVS’ recent acquisition of Signify Health
The healthcare industry is constantly evolving. The way we practiced medicine in previous generations is not the same as how we serve patients today. Groups that want to thrive need to make changes to stay relevant — as was recently highlighted with CVS Health Corp.’s...
What can my facility learn from the recent closure of NJ nursing home?
A nursing and behavioral center located in New Jersey that served residents of New York and New Jersey is set to close in a matter of weeks. The New Jersey Department of Health revoked the facility’s license due to a failure to correct violations. The agency claims...
Watch out for these two hurdles to healthcare M&A deals
Healthcare merger and acquisition deals can result in a final product that better serves its community. These deals can preserve or increase quality care while also making for a more efficient product. But sometimes these deals face hurdles. In some cases, the hurdles...
One big lesson after hospital system hit with $4M penalty for FCA violation
One of the largest, private for-profit hospital systems in the nation agreed to pay over $4.5 million to settle allegations that it violated various federal laws, including the False Claims Act (FCA). The healthcare corporation, Steward Health Care System LLC, owns...
What happens when a healthcare deal goes sour?
Not every business transaction goes according to plan. The target organization may focus on different goals than you had intended or, if looking at a merger, the two cultures may not mesh. Whatever the reason for the flop, a deal that turns sour can be more than just...
What did we learn about EKRA in 2021?
Lawmakers enacted the Eliminating Kickbacks in Recovery Act (EKRA) in 2018 to help address the use of illegal kickbacks to physicians who would refer patients to certain treatment centers. Unfortunately, because drafters wrote the law so broadly it likely extended...