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Super helpful overview of healthcare laws related to transactions.

Private equity is once again showing a strong interest in acquiring medical practices and healthcare businesses. ⁠ ⁠ Today, private equity investors aim to maximize profitability by achieving efficiencies, consolidating large groups for leverage, and developing new income streams. Read the full article with the link in our bio!⁠ ⁠ Article Written By: Jeff Cohen | Founder, Florida Healthcare Law Firm⁠ ⁠ #medicalpractice #flhealthcarelawfirm #healthcareattorney #healthcarelaw #healthcareindustry #legalhelp #businessconsiderations⁠ ⁠

Carol Loepere and I share some helpful tips for navigating the increasing and complex tapestry of state health care transaction laws.

Reed Smith LLP health care regulatory partners Carol Loepere and Nicole Aiken-Shaban have published an article on Law360 titled, “5 Steps To Navigating State Laws On Healthcare Transactions.” Federal and state agencies are increasing scrutiny on potentially anti-competitive activity and private equity investment in healthcare transactions, and more than 15 states have passed “laws requiring notice to — and in some cases, approval from — state regulatory authorities prior to completing a healthcare transaction,” according to Loepere and Aiken-Shaban. With a few factors in mind, their article “provides five steps toward evaluating these laws and mitigating their impact.” Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gRNiiHUb.

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Join my fellow Goodwin partner John Goheen and me on June 13th as we look at the evolving landscape of healthcare regulations affecting private equity and corporate investments. We will discuss the expansion of state-led notification regimes, key compliance tips, and the impact of upcoming legislation, particularly in California. Perfect for healthcare providers, private equity professionals, and anyone keen on understanding antitrust implications in healthcare. Don’t miss out on these crucial insights—register for our webinar today! For more information and to register - https://bit.ly/3V1Dh8h #GoodwinHealth #GoodwinLaw

In the legal industry, healthcare stands out as a sector with consistent demand, often considered recession-proof. Top practitioners in this niche remain sought after, with AMLAW firms prioritizing cutting-edge expertise. Dive into the article linked in the comments to explore the factors fueling this demand as we approach 2025. #LegalIndustry #HealthcareLaw #AMLAWFirms #VOYlegal

Join Goodwin partners John Goheen and Joseph Harrington on June 13th as they discuss the expansion of state-led notification regimes, key compliance tips, and the impact of upcoming legislation, particularly in California. Perfect for healthcare providers, private equity professionals, and anyone keen on understanding antitrust implications in healthcare. Don’t miss out on these crucial insights—register for our webinar today! For more information and to register - https://bit.ly/3V1Dh8h #GoodwinHealth #GoodwinLaw

Massachusetts just joined a growing national trend with the passage of H.5159, expanding the regulation of private equity and other investors in healthcare. With increased oversight, reporting, and penalties, this law reshapes the investment landscape in the state and raises the stakes for private equity, MSOs, REITs, and other investors. 𝙄𝙨 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙥𝙖𝙣𝙮'𝙨 𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙜𝙮 𝙩𝙖𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙨𝙚 𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙚𝙨 𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙤 𝙖𝙘𝙘𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙩? Read more about what this means for investors and how it reflects broader shifts in healthcare regulation across the U.S. #PrivateEquity #Healthcare #Massachusetts #Investments #MSOs #REITs #HealthcareLaw #SheppardMullin

A quick update below from our anti-trust experts on the state of healthcare deals in the current anti-trust landscape. Time to close some deals!