Great Debate: Selling Your Practice to Private Equity: Pros and Cons

Monday, September 30, 2024

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT

Location: MBCC, 235-237

CME/MOC Credit: 1

Disclosure(s):

Dole P. Baker, MD, Jr.:

faculty for this accredited education activity has no relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Contemplating selling your practice to Private Equity (PE), joining an existing PE practice or just interested in learning more?

Don’t miss this essential debate on whether selling (or joining) PE is the right move for you or your practice’s future. Join us to weigh the opportunities against the risks. Debating topics such as Financial Windfall (true or false); Operational Upgrades and efficiencies (including management relief); risks of Profit- Driven decisions; and Loss of Autonomy.

Join us for a riveting debate on the pros and cons of this high-stakes decision.

Learning Objectives:

Discuss some of the potential benefits and pitfalls of Private Equity investments in the Otolaryngology space.
Discuss PE-based and alternate strategies for supporting and promoting private practice Otolaryngolgy.
Discuss the overall healthcare environment, challenges and threats to independent private practice.

Moderator(s)

Dole P. Baker, Jr., MD

Physician
Anderson ENT
Anderson, SC, United States

Disclosure(s):
faculty for this accredited education activity has no relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

Debate Speaker(s)

William R. Blythe, MD

Partner
East Alabama ENT, PC
Auburn, AL, United States

Disclosure information not submitted.
Jonathan D. Cooper, MD

Chief Medical Officer
Elevate ENT Partners
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States

Disclosure information not submitted.