Deciphering the Math Behind Practice Valuations
Selling your medical practice to private equity (PE) can be a game-changer, but understanding how they value your business is key to maximizing your payout. As of April 2025, PE buyers focus on two critical steps: calculating your adjusted EBITDA by stripping out personal and discretionary expenses, and applying a multiple to determine your practice’s […]
If You’re Reading This, Your Speciality is Hot
Is your specialty on private equity’s 2025 hot list—or cooling off? Last year’s 1,049 private equity (PE) healthcare deals show buyers targeting specific niches, and the difference could mean a multi-million-dollar swing for your practice. I’m Jordan Barrett from Healthcare Transaction Professionals, and here’s what’s trending in 2025. Private equity is heavily focused on outpatient care, […]
Strike While the Iron is Hot – Now is the Time
You know how private equity values your practice and that specialties like plastic surgery and behavioral health, for instance, are in hot demand. But here’s a trend you can’t ignore: doctors are selling to private equity at record rates. Last month, three Texas practices—an ENT, a derm group, and a GI group—sold for $32M combined, […]
Why Sell 3-5 Years Before You Retire
You’ve learned why now’s a great time to sell, with buyers paying 7x-10x EBITDA in numerous specialty physician verticals. But timing your exit 3-5 years before you stop chairside work or retire can unlock even more value—here’s why. Private equity wants leaders in place during transitions. During my time as a buyer, I closed over […]
