Value-Based Care Ushers in a New Era for Primary Care Providers

Originally published in Healthcare Michigan, Volume 40,  No. 10 In an age of highly polarized opinions, there is a common consensus to address the rapidly rising health care costs in the United States. Research shows that the US average gross national product for health care costs is 17.1% while the rest of the world average is …

Tax Issues in Issuance or Repurchase of Equity in Physician and Other Practice Groups

Originally published in Healthcare Michigan, Volume 40,  No. 9 Adverse tax issues can arise for physicians and other professional practice groups interested in issuing equity to attract and retain junior physicians.  If equity is issued at below fair market value, the new equity owner will incur significant federal income tax consequences on issuance.  If the new …