BV News and Trends May 2024
A monthly roundup of key developments of interest to business valuation experts.
New edition of guide to physician practice valuation available
Subscribers to the BVResearch Pro platform now have online access to the 600-page Guide to Physician Practice Finance and Valuation by Mark O. Dietrich.
How AI can impact healthcare valuations
It’s very unlikely that AI will replace physicians (that’s good news!), points out an interesting article, “Generative AI in Healthcare: Valuation Considerations,” by Todd Zigrang and Jessica Bailey-Wheaton, who are both with Health Capital Consultants.
Weaver releases two healthcare valuation insights
How are healthcare valuation trends in 2023 likely to affect activities in 2024 and beyond? This is addressed in “Health Care Valuation 2023 Year in Review” from Weaver.
Catch Me If You Can: Mitigating Compliance Risk Related To Provider Compensation
With ongoing regulatory changes and an evolving healthcare environment, it is likely that the Department of Justice (DOJ) will maintain its focus on enforcing actions against healthcare providers who prioritize their financial gains over patient well-being and unlawfully siphon funds from government programs. In this presentation, we will discuss recent enforcement actions and highlight themes related to specialty and methodology. We will also describe how organizations should manage Stark law and antikickback violations when prevention ...
Differences in Commercial Insurer Pay Rates Dominate Healthcare Valuation (Unless You’re Relying on Surveys)
Payment rates drive revenue and profit in the healthcare sector, and, therefore, without that knowledge, a valuation conclusion has only a random chance of being accurate.
Key Points From the VSCPA Forensic and Valuation Conference
An economic update, a new IRS crackdown, goodwill, reasonable comp, healthcare insights, expert testimony, and options are among the topics recapped from the annual two-day Forensic and Valuation Conference hosted by the Virginia State Society of CPAs.
CPT® Codes Drive Compensation, Business Valuation, and Regulatory Compliance in Healthcare
“Know them or practice at your peril,” says the author, who maintains that you cannot understand Stark Law requirements without understanding the CPT® codes for the particular medical specialty you are engaged to value.
Power Panel: Healthcare BV and the New Stark Regulations, Part 2
In this second power panel discussion, key thought leaders in healthcare business valuation discuss the ramifications of the recent update to the Stark regulations on business valuation practices. The panel will discuss whether many common ideas and practices need to be either modified or dropped altogether in order to meet the new regulatory definition of fair market value (FMV) under Stark. As part of the discussion, the panel will react and respond to the recent ...
BV News and Trends October 2023
A monthly roundup of key developments of interest to business valuation experts.
Points to know from the VSCPA conference
The annual two-day Forensic and Valuation Conference hosted by the Virginia State Society of CPAs is one event we never miss.
Valuing Businesses Catering to Seniors
Businesses that effectively address the needs of the senior population adapt to the changing needs and preferences of older consumers, and position themselves strategically can expect to see a positive impact on their valuation.
Power Panel: How Should Healthcare BV Practice Change in Response to the New Stark Regulations?
In this power panel discussion, key thought leaders in healthcare business valuation discuss the ramifications of the recent update to the Stark regulations on BV practices.
Caution: Mixed M&A landscape for physician practices
A rapidly changing and mixed transaction volume for physician practices signals caution to valuation analysts looking to historical transactions for guidance and comparables, advises a recent post from Weaver, the assurance, tax, and advisory firm.
CMS Confirms That It’s Out of the FMV Business
Business Valuation Update was fortunate to get a preview of an important podcast with a Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) official, who confirmed that the government will look to the valuation community for Stark compliance when it comes to the methodology for determining the fair market value (FMV) of physician compensation.
New Valuation Credential Set to Launch for Healthcare Compensation Experts
The American Association of Provider Compensation Professionals (AAPCP) is set to unveil the Certified in Provider Compensation Valuation (CPCV) credential this summer. The news was announced at the AAPCP’s annual conference in Nashville April 26-28. A number of valuation professionals have already signed up for the training courses.
Mark your calendar for June 27! CMS talks Stark FMV
Next week, you will have a rare chance to hear directly from a regulator, a Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) official, who will discuss the new definitions of fair market value (FMV) under the updated regulations for the Stark Law (the federal physician self-referral law) on a free June 27 podcast.
CMS talks Stark FMV June 27
In a rare chance to hear directly from a regulator, a Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) official will discuss the new definitions of fair market value (FMV) under the updated regulations for the Stark Law (the federal physician self-referral law) on a free June 27 podcast.
Kick-Starting a CPT Revenue Analysis for a Physician Practice
An example of how to get started on a Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) revenue analysis for an orthopaedic practice, including detailed background data on this type of practice.
Important podcast: CMS talks Stark FMV
BVWire has learned that a CMS official will discuss the new definitions of fair market value under the updated regulations for the Stark Law (the federal physician self-referral law) on an upcoming podcast.
Healthcare Valuation: Marquee Topics 2023
The healthcare industry is a different place than it was even just three years ago. The combined result of the COVID-19 pandemic, regulatory changes, and reimbursement shifts have transformed the landscape for all healthcare industry stakeholders. This presentation will provide an overview of what we anticipate to be the most important topics of 2023 (from investing in behavioral health to increasing private equity and venture capital involvement) and their associated implication for healthcare valuation.
BVU News and Trends April 2023
A monthly roundup of key developments of interest to business valuation experts.
Dietrich reveals tips ‘only a retired expert would share’
Nationally known healthcare valuation expert Mark Dietrich recently retired from active practice—but he is very active in sharing the knowledge he amassed over 45 years in the field.
Valuing Specialty Medical Practices
Recently retired and devoted to writing new books, including the Engagement Guide to Understanding and Valuing Medical Practice Specialties, nationally known healthcare valuation expert Mark Dietrich shares his “trade secrets” from a 45-year career with valuation engagements in 46 states, as well as consulting in England and Scotland.
Dietrich talks tomorrow about valuing medical specialty practices
Having just finished writing his new book, Engagement Guide to Understanding and Valuing Medical Practice Specialties, Mark Dietrich will share his insights over a 45-year career in the healthcare arena during a webinar tomorrow, April 20 (10 a.m.-11:40 a.m. PT, 1 p.m.-2:40 p.m. ET).