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Private equity in health care: an introduction
Author(s)Richard Payerchin
The leader of the American Independent Medical Practice Association discusses the state of private equity investment in health care.
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Paul Berggreen, MD, is board chair and president if the American Independent Medical Practice Association. Here he introduces the organization, which has grown to more than 10,000 physician members in 15 specialties, including primary care.
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