You have the capital and the plan. Then someone says non-physicians cannot own a Texas medical practice. The MSO and Friendly-PC model lets non-physicians own and profit from healthcare businesses without violating the Corporate Practice of Medicine (CPOM) doctrine. If you are buying in, start with the CPOM doctrine for non-physician buyers in Texas. What...
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Few legal concepts carry more weight than the Corporate Practice of Medicine (CPOM) doctrine, and it does not work the same way everywhere. This guide maps it state by state. If Texas is your market, pair this with our explanation of how the doctrine applies to non-physician buyers in Texas and our Texas CPOM resource....
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You found a healthcare business worth buying and the price feels right. Now comes the part that decides whether the deal protects you: due diligence. It shapes every clause of the purchase agreement. Treating diligence as a checklist is costly. For asset deals, start with what a healthcare asset purchase agreement covers. What Is Due...
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You have found a healthcare business worth buying, or someone has made an offer on yours. Then your attorney asks the question that changes everything: asset purchase or stock purchase? Most buyers focus on price and overlook structure. That is where taxes multiply and hidden liabilities surface. Dike Law Group guides both sides through this...
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You agree on a price. You shake hands. Then closing day arrives and the number changes. That is standard in healthcare M&A. The team at Dike Law Group handles these daily. For a share sale, read how a stock purchase agreement handles price and payment terms. Why Does the Purchase Price Change After the Initial...
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A government letter arrives. An auditor calls. A complaint lands on your desk from the Texas Medical Board. In that moment, everything you have spent years building feels like it is standing on shaking ground.Healthcare investigations in Texas are serious, and they move fast. Whether you are a physician, clinic owner, nurse practitioner, or healthcare...
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You found the right healthcare practice to buy and the numbers look solid. But one concept shapes everything that follows: representations and warranties. These are enforceable promises that define who is responsible when something turns out to be untrue. They matter most in a healthcare stock purchase agreement, where you inherit the entity. See also...
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You found a healthcare business to buy. Then the stock purchase agreement (SPA) lands in your inbox: 40 pages of dense legal language.Most buyers rush it or hand it to a generalist. Both are costly. Every clause either protects you or exposes you, and in healthcare you are also buying regulatory risk. What Is a...
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Few medical practice deals close in all cash. Most defer part of the price through an earn-out, seller financing, or both. In a Texas practice transaction, this is the part that decides whether you get paid. A seller who finances without protection may never collect. A buyer who accepts vague metrics may overpay. Our complete...
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You built your practice patient by patient. When you decide to sell, the first real question is what is it actually worth? Price it too high and buyers walk. Price it too low and you give away years of work. For the wider picture, read our complete guide to selling a medical practice in Texas,...
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You built your practice through late nights, credentialing hurdles and staffing headaches. Now you want to sell it well. Start at least 12 months before you meet a buyer. Practices that go to market cold leave money behind or die in diligence. Pair this plan with our complete guide to selling a medical practice in...
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You spent years building patient relationships and clinical credibility. Then you decide to leave, and a non-compete suddenly controls where you can work. Can you practice within ten miles? Can you contact former patients? If your exit is a transaction rather than a resignation, our complete guide to selling a medical practice in Texas explains...
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