Private equity in health care: Four models of physician employment

Key Takeaways

• Physician employment is categorized into unaffiliated private practices, private equity-affiliated practices, large corporate employers, and hospitals.
• Transitioning from unaffiliated private practices to other models is analyzed through a cost and quality-focused methodology.
• Evaluating financial and quality metrics is crucial in understanding the implications of employment shifts on healthcare delivery.
• Insights from AIMPA Board Chair and President Paul Berggreen, MD, highlight the dynamics and outcomes of these transitions.