BVU News and Trends October 2019
A monthly roundup of key developments of interest to business valuation experts.
Healthcare Valuation Legal Check Up: Top Issues, Cases, and Hot Topics
Regulatory scrutiny of health care arrangements and fair market value is at an all-time high. In this webinar Joe Wolfe will discuss top issues, cases and hot topics in health care valuation from an attorney’s perspective. The webinar will cover key regulatory requirements (Stark, Anti-Kickback, tax exemption), enforcement trends, developing best practices for structuring appraisal engagements and potential pitfalls in reviewing and drafting written FMV opinions. Joe Wolfe will also discuss recent government guidance on ...
The Due Diligence Imperative in the Era of Value-Based Reimbursement
With the emergence of value-based reimbursement, such as accountable care organizations (ACOs), clinically integrated networks (CINs), and bundled payment models, which rely on achieving the “Triple Aim” of healthcare at lower cost, U.S. hospitals and other service providers are increasingly looking to change how services are being delivered by seeking more collaborative relationships with physicians. The rise of these emerging healthcare organizations (EHOs) to address value-based reimbursement initiatives has led to a growing number of ...
ASC benchmarking study released
The median EBITDA margin for an ambulatory surgery center (ASC) is 20%, according to the “2019 ASC Benchmarking Survey” from HealthCare Appraisers Inc.
The Devil in the Valuation Details: Top 10 Questions Lawyers and Healthcare Organizations Ask
© 2019 Business Valuation Resources, LLC. All Rights Reserved. July 31, 2019 Webinar Handbook The Devil in the Valuation Details: Top 10 Questions Lawyers and Healthcare Organizations Ask Part of BVR’s Special Series presented by the BVR/AHLA Guide to Healthcare Industry Finance and Valuation Featuring: Denise Palencik, CVA, Veralon Jessica Stack, MBA, Veralon The Devil in the Valuation Details: Top 10 Questions Lawyers and Healthcare Organizations Ask Please note: This Handbook does not qualify for ...
Key challenges facing hospitals and what you need to know before valuing them
Hospital valuations require a thorough understanding of the industry and, specifically, the challenges and opportunities related to the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and overall transformation within the healthcare industry. In BVR’s publication, Guide to Ancillary Healthcare Services Valuation, contributors G. Don Barbo and Robert M. Mundy cover some of the top challenges hospitals face and how these challenges have changed the way hospitals conduct business.
BVU News and Trends May 2019
A monthly roundup of key developments of interest to business valuation experts.
New edition of ASC valuation survey released
Valuation multiples for controlling interests in ambulatory service centers (ASCs) are increasing, according to the “2019 ASC Valuation Survey” from HealthCare Appraisers Inc.
How the Healthcare Industry Misuses and Abuses Survey Data
Compensation survey data do not provide a complete and precise depiction of the physician marketplace for any physician deal. The authors debunk the current “survey says” paradigm and provide the foundation for a completely new standard for the fair market value of physician clinical compensation.
BVU News and Trends April 2019
A monthly roundup of key developments of interest to business valuation experts.
Series of articles examines physician practice losses
Regulatory as well as financial concerns are driving the need to address the issue of health systems losing money on acquired physician practices.
Senior healthcare M&A soars
Rising interest rates have not affected the market for seniors housing and care assets and demand remains extremely high across all quality and property types, according to new acquisition data from Irving Levin Associates (Norwalk, Conn.).
Technology impacts valuations of dialysis centers
The latest article in a series that examines the valuation of dialysis centers focuses on the technological environment in which these enterprises operate.
BVU News and Trends March 2019
A monthly roundup of key developments of interest to business valuation experts.
Hospital financial challenges make projections tricky
A recent survey reveals some of the financial issues that valuation experts should examine when doing projections.
Take a fresh look at IRS data on healthcare organizations
Over the past few years, the IRS has become a treasure trove of financial information regarding nonprofit healthcare organizations.
BVU News and Trends February 2019
A monthly roundup of key developments of interest to business valuation experts.
Five Hospital Value Drivers That Can Influence a Valuation
Many factors can influence the value of a hospital. It is imperative that a business appraiser undertaking these complex assignments is both mindful and understanding of the unique circumstances and nuances inherent in valuation within this industry in order to generate a sound opinion of value.
BVU News and Trends January 2019
A monthly roundup of key developments of interest to business valuation experts.
Alternative payment models in healthcare
A significant impact on the revenue picture for healthcare providers is coming from alternative payment models, such as value-based payments and bundled payments.
Home health and hospice M&A activity soars
For three quarters in a row, there have been at least 20 publicly announced acquisitions of home health or hospice companies, a much higher quarterly volume than during most of 2017, according to new data from HealthCareMandA.com (Irving Levin Associates).
BVU News and Trends November 2018
A monthly roundup of key developments of interest to business valuation experts.
Home Hospice Companies: Top Trends and Value Drivers
Valuation experts faced with valuing a home hospice business may think it is similar to other home health service businesses, but, while there are similarities, some material differences can affect a valuation. In a recent BVR webinar, Hospice Valuation: Trends, Value Drivers and Physician Compensation, experts Darcy Devine and William Hamilton, both of Buckhead FMV, gave an overview of what exactly a home hospice business is and some of the main factors to consider when valuing these types of companies.
Industry Snapshot: Home Hospice Firms
An at-a-glance overview of the valuation nuances of home hospices firms, based on a webinar presented by Darcy Devine and William Hamilton, who are both with Buckhead FMV.
D&P: Latest multiples in healthcare services
The S&P Healthcare Services Index increased 6.3% over the last month, outperforming the S&P 500, which increased 3.0% over the same period, according to the “August 2018 Healthcare Services Sector Update” from Duff & Phelps.