Insights: Mergers, Acquisitions, and the Dirty Little Secret of Medical Practice Governance
Download MP3Successful strategic planning in a medical practice begins with a governing board that can identify challenges and opportunities, and provide solutions for the organization. But what is the correct structure and scope of a governing board? To answer that question, we’re joined by Will Latham, President of Latham Consulting Group.
Also in this episode of the MGMA Insights Podcast, we’re joined by David Miller, managing partner at HSG Advisors, who discusses the trend of hospital-owned physician networks, which has created dramatic changes in the physician community.
Finally, we meet with Kathy McTigue, CEO of PediaTrust, who talks about how practices can become financially integrated after a merger or acquisition.
If you would like to learn more about strategic planning, governance, mergers and consolidations in a medical practice, you can attend MGMA’s Annual Conference on October 13th-16th in New Orleans. Registration is now open. For more information and to register, visit MGMA.com/bigeasy19
Successful strategic planning in a medical practice begins with a governing board that can identify challenges and opportunities, and provide solutions for the organization. But what is the correct structure and scope of a governing board? To answer that question, we’re joined by Will Latham, President of Latham Consulting Group.
Also in this episode of the MGMA Insights Podcast, we’re joined by David Miller, managing partner at HSG Advisors, who discusses the trend of hospital-owned physician networks, which has created dramatic changes in the physician community.
Finally, we meet with Kathy McTigue, CEO of PediaTrust, who talks about how practices can become financially integrated after a merger or acquisition.
If you would like to learn more about strategic planning, governance, mergers and consolidations in a medical practice, you can attend MGMA’s Annual Conference on October 13th-16th in New Orleans. Registration is now open. For more information and to register, visit MGMA.com/bigeasy19
U.S. Bank Podcast Ad
Cash flow challenges like delayed insurance payments, unpaid patient bills, and rising administrative costs can weigh heavily on medical practices. U.S. Bank understands. That’s why their Business Card Consultants work with practices to improve payment strategies and maximize rewards.
Stop by booth #222 at the MGMA Leaders Conference to learn more, or visit usbank.com/bankerconnect to schedule an on-site meeting with a consultant.
MGMA Analytics Podcast Ad
Are your decisions driven by gut instinct—or by real data? With MGMA Analytics, you’ll have the benchmarking and business intelligence tools to guide smarter strategies. From provider compensation to operational costs, MGMA Analytics delivers the industry’s most trusted data. So whether you’re adjusting staffing, setting salaries, or planning for growth, you can make your next move with confidence. Learn more at mgma.com/analytics.
NotifyMD Podcast Ad
This episode is brought to you by NotifyMD — the patient access solution built for healthcare professionals. You work hard to care for your patients, and NotifyMD helps you do just that. Their communication experts handle calls, schedule appointments, provide nurse triage, and more — all available 24/7. NotifyMD integrates seamlessly with platforms like athenahealth and Epic and meets the industry’s highest security standards, so you can trust that patient information stays private and protected. Learn more at notifymd.com.
This episode is brought to you by NotifyMD — the patient access solution built for healthcare professionals. You work hard to care for your patients, and NotifyMD helps you do just that. Their communication experts handle calls, schedule appointments, provide nurse triage, and more — all available 24/7. NotifyMD integrates seamlessly with platforms like athenahealth and Epic and meets the industry’s highest security standards, so you can trust that patient information stays private and protected. Learn more at notifymd.com.
U.S. Bank Podcast Ad
Cash flow challenges like delayed insurance payments, unpaid patient bills, and rising administrative costs can weigh heavily on medical practices. U.S. Bank understands. That’s why their Business Card Consultants work with practices to improve payment strategies and maximize rewards.
Stop by booth #222 at the MGMA Leaders Conference to learn more, or visit usbank.com/bankerconnect to schedule an on-site meeting with a consultant.
MGMA Analytics Podcast Ad
Are your decisions driven by gut instinct—or by real data? With MGMA Analytics, you’ll have the benchmarking and business intelligence tools to guide smarter strategies. From provider compensation to operational costs, MGMA Analytics delivers the industry’s most trusted data. So whether you’re adjusting staffing, setting salaries, or planning for growth, you can make your next move with confidence. Learn more at mgma.com/analytics.
