Effective Structures for Physician Practice Organization and Affiliation

Chicago partner Jennifer Breuer discussed different options for structuring orthopedic medical practices, how they work and how they compare at the Kellogg School of Management’s Health Industry Management Program for the American Orthopaedic Association.  Jennifer started by detailing the different options based on liability status, governance rights, tax status and permanence.  For each type of entity she elaborated on the pros and cons of the structure.  She also offered advice on how to choose the best entity, based on the intended purpose of the practice.