title: How to choose the right capitalization option.
abstract: Physician group practices and networks must have ready access to capital to finance their working capital needs, capital equipment acquisitions, and real estate purchases, as well as to fund the acquisition of additional practices. At least three options for capitalization are available to group practices and networks: debt financing, equity financing, or a combination of the two. The best option for physician group practices and networks depends on the costs of capital and the impact the strategy will have on decision making and governance.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Vaughan
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Wise
mesh_terms: D002202:Capital Financing / Q000379:methods*; D003659:Decision Making, Organizational; D006123:Group Practice / Q000191:economics* / Q000458:organization & administration; D011216:Practice Management, Medical; D014481:United States