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This post is part of Mooradian Law’s Healthcare Transactions Series—a collection of insights designed for healthcare entrepreneurs navigating high-stakes deals in a complex regulatory environment. Whether you’re exploring growth through acquisition, preparing for a sale, or managing post-close integration, our series covers the legal, operational, and compliance factors that are necessary for success. In this installment, we examine the evolving role of private equity in healthcare and what providers need to know before partnering with private-equity-backed investors.

Private equity (PE) continues to make significant inroads into healthcare, fueling everything from large-scale physician practice rollups to real estate acquisitions and joint ventures with health sys

Structuring a healthcare M&A transaction is not just a legal formality—it is a strategic decision that affects liability exposure, regulatory compliance, tax outcomes, and long-term operational success. Whether a deal is structured as an asset purchase, stock purchase, or merger, each option carries distinct advantages and risks. This post examines the key factors that drive transaction structuring

This post is part of our ongoing healthcare transactions series, where we provide practical insights to help buyers and investors navigate complex healthcare deals.

 1. Prioritizing Business and Operational Goals

Before selecting a structure, buyers and sellers must clearly def

Management Services Organizations (MSOs) have become an essential tool for structuring healthcare businesses, particularly in states with strict corporate practice of medicine (CPOM) laws. By providing administrative and management services to healthcare providers, MSOs allow physicians and other healthcare professionals to focus on patient care while separately managing business operations.

However, MSO structures must be carefully designed to mitigate legal risks, including CPOM restrictions, fee-splitting prohibitions, and—when government healthcare programs are involved—compliance with the Anti-Kickback Statute and Stark Law. Below, we outline key legal considerations and best practices for structuring an MSO in compliance with federal and state regulations.