Challenges in the World of Hospital Mergers: Acquiring Physician Practices and Ancillary Business

Healthcare & Life Sciences Co-Chair Maria Currier will participate in the ABA Health Law Section Webinar and Teleconference titled "World of Hospital Mergers: Acquiring Physician Practices and Ancillary Business."

Ms. Currier will discuss current trends and guide you through the factors that drive structure and discuss the framework for the modern physician practice or ancillary business acquisition including:

• valuation issues in acquisitions, including analysis of valuation approach and types of assets that are being purchased; antitrust considerations
• regulatory issues in crafting Stark-complaint arrangements
• payers and reimbursement implications
• IT drivers— EHRs, and “meaningful use” payments