Physician joint ventures: new opportunities and risks.
Joint ventures involving physicians and institutions or lay investors had fallen out of favor in recent years because of concerns about transgressing government regulations. These regulations have now been clarified leading to a resurgent interest in these arrangements. This article outlines the business principles, control issues, legal setting, and the various modalities for joint venturing.
Miller Health Law Group, APLC, 2029 Century Park East, Third Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90067, USA.
Jeremy N
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Miller
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