S1 Ep55: Selling your practice with Ericka Adler of Roetzel & Andress
- Author
- Medical Economics
- Published
- Mon 10 Mar 2025
- Episode Link
- https://audioboom.com/posts/8665775
Ericka Adler, JD, of Roetzel & Andress, joins the show to discuss factors you should consider before selling your practice.
For more, be sure to check out Medical Economics Pulse, a quick-hitting news podcast that keeps busy physicians in the know.
Music Credits:
CHILL RELAXED JAZZ (DR SMOOTH) by Tasty Tunes - stock.adobe.com
Relaxing Lounge by Classy Call me Man - stock.adobe.com
COCKTAIL by Mythical Audio - stock.adobe.com
Editor's note: Episode timestamps and transcript produced using AI tools.
Introduction to the episode (00:00:00)
Overview of the podcast and introduction of the speakers discussing selling a medical practice.
Importance of compliance review (00:01:05)
Discussion on the compliance review process and its significance in the sale of a medical practice.
Staff's role in compliance (00:02:27)
Exploration of how staff compliance affects the sale process and potential buyer decisions.
Billing issues in due diligence (00:03:38)
Insight into common billing issues that arise during due diligence and their implications.
Compensation arrangements and compliance (00:05:14)
Examination of how improper compensation can lead to compliance issues in medical practices.
Maintaining HIPAA compliance (00:08:20)
Strategies for ensuring HIPAA compliance during the due diligence process when selling a practice.
Impact of state laws on sales (00:10:13)
Discussion on how different state laws can complicate the sale of multi-state practices.
Common misconceptions in selling (00:13:04)
Addressing misconceptions physicians have about the sales process and buyer expectations.
Reasons sales fall through (00:14:46)
Examples of mistakes by practice owners that can lead to failed sales transactions.
Buyers' considerations beyond profitability (00:16:39)
Understanding that buyers evaluate more than just financials; they assess overall compliance and operations.
Due diligence variations by buyer type (00:17:50)
Comparison of due diligence levels between physician groups, private equity, and health systems.
Addressing unqualified staff (00:19:13)
Advice on whether to remove unqualified family members from payroll before selling.
Planning ahead for sale (00:20:38)
Emphasis on the importance of early planning and thorough preparation before selling a practice.
Conclusion and final thoughts (00:22:29)
Wrap-up of the conversation, highlighting key takeaways for physicians selling their practices.
For more, be sure to check out Medical Economics Pulse, a quick-hitting news podcast that keeps busy physicians in the know.
Music Credits:
CHILL RELAXED JAZZ (DR SMOOTH) by Tasty Tunes - stock.adobe.com
Relaxing Lounge by Classy Call me Man - stock.adobe.com
COCKTAIL by Mythical Audio - stock.adobe.com
Editor's note: Episode timestamps and transcript produced using AI tools.
Introduction to the episode (00:00:00)
Overview of the podcast and introduction of the speakers discussing selling a medical practice.
Importance of compliance review (00:01:05)
Discussion on the compliance review process and its significance in the sale of a medical practice.
Staff's role in compliance (00:02:27)
Exploration of how staff compliance affects the sale process and potential buyer decisions.
Billing issues in due diligence (00:03:38)
Insight into common billing issues that arise during due diligence and their implications.
Compensation arrangements and compliance (00:05:14)
Examination of how improper compensation can lead to compliance issues in medical practices.
Maintaining HIPAA compliance (00:08:20)
Strategies for ensuring HIPAA compliance during the due diligence process when selling a practice.
Impact of state laws on sales (00:10:13)
Discussion on how different state laws can complicate the sale of multi-state practices.
Common misconceptions in selling (00:13:04)
Addressing misconceptions physicians have about the sales process and buyer expectations.
Reasons sales fall through (00:14:46)
Examples of mistakes by practice owners that can lead to failed sales transactions.
Buyers' considerations beyond profitability (00:16:39)
Understanding that buyers evaluate more than just financials; they assess overall compliance and operations.
Due diligence variations by buyer type (00:17:50)
Comparison of due diligence levels between physician groups, private equity, and health systems.
Addressing unqualified staff (00:19:13)
Advice on whether to remove unqualified family members from payroll before selling.
Planning ahead for sale (00:20:38)
Emphasis on the importance of early planning and thorough preparation before selling a practice.
Conclusion and final thoughts (00:22:29)
Wrap-up of the conversation, highlighting key takeaways for physicians selling their practices.
