RevCycle Intelligence April 19, 2024
Most private equity-owned physician practices resold within three years were sold to other private equity firms.
More than half of private equity-acquired physician practices underwent an exit within three years of acquisition, with most practices being resold to other private equity firms, according to a study published in Health Affairs Scholar.
When private equity firms acquire physician practices or other healthcare organizations, the intended end goal is to sell the entity so investors can see a return on investment. Investors generally expect to see returns within three to eight years, making exits a natural part of the private equity cycle.
Private equity firms may exit investments by selling their portfolio companies to other private equity firms, known as a secondary...