Why Private Equity-Linked Sales of Physician Groups Have Slowed

Healthcare attorney John Saran was quoted in a Modern Healthcare article highlighting how proposed legislation in California could affect the healthcare transactions landscape, particularly in deals involving private equity groups. Assembly Bill (AB) 3139 would require private equity entities and hedge funds to seek approval from the state attorney general to carry out transactions meeting certain criteria. Mr. Saran pointed out that the bill is capturing widespread attention because of its potential to influence national deals and strategies. His comments shed light on the broader implications for the healthcare sector, especially regarding future investment trends and regulatory adjustments.

"AB3129 has everyone's attention now because it could affect several national healthcare platform deals and platform growth strategies starting in 2025," he said. 

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