Physician M&As: what you need to know before taking the plunge.

In the current healthcare environment, many physicians are considering merging practices. Increasing costs, decreasing revenues, and changing regulations are obstacles today's physicians face, which has led many to "take the plunge" and merge practices. For a successful merger to occur, many factors must be considered. Advantages and disadvantages exist that must be weighed in order to determine if a merger is the best decision. This article considers the factors associated with merging physician practices to determine the best possible outcome for a physician's practice.