Corporate Control of Healthcare Providers: Latest Trends and Developments

Healthcare Transactions attorney John Saran was featured on an episode of the American Health Law Association's Speaking of Health Law podcast, where he analyzed recent regulatory and legislative developments related to corporate ownership of healthcare providers. Mr. Saran reviews the history and evolution of corporate practice of medicine laws, breaking down how states have sought to limit corporate influence in medical decisions to preserve clinical independence and ensure highest quality of patient care, as well as describing the influx of regulations and legislative activity throughout the past few years, including healthcare transactions reporting requirements. The conversation additionally highlights what private equity investors and healthcare companies are doing to combat simplistic narratives around transactions and consolidation, maintain and/or restore trust in the doctor-patient relationship and brainstorm solutions to address problems without hampering access to care.

Duration: 44:25