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Combining accounting approaches to practice valuation.

D Schwartzben1, S A Finkler

  • 1Maimonides Medical Center, New York, NY, USA.

Healthcare Financial Management : Journal of the Healthcare Financial Management Association
|May 7, 1998
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Accurate physician practice valuation requires more than basic accounting. Combining methods like fair market value and discounted cash flow provides a true financial assessment for healthcare organizations.

Area of Science:

  • Healthcare Management
  • Financial Analysis
  • Business Valuation

Background:

  • Healthcare organizations frequently acquire physician and ambulatory care practices.
  • Traditional accounting methods offer a limited view of practice value based on tangible assets.
  • Accurate financial assessment is crucial for successful healthcare mergers and acquisitions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the limitations of basic accounting in physician practice valuation.
  • To introduce a comprehensive approach for determining the true financial value of healthcare practices.
  • To guide organizations in selecting appropriate valuation methods for practice acquisitions.

Main Methods:

  • Review of standard accounting practices for business valuation.

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  • Analysis of key financial metrics including fair market value, opportunity cost, and discounted cash flow.
  • Integration of multiple valuation methodologies for a holistic assessment.

    • Main Results:

    • Basic accounting methods focusing solely on historical balance sheets are insufficient for practice valuation.
    • A combined approach incorporating fair market value, opportunity cost, and discounted cash flow yields more accurate valuations.
    • Consideration of future financial performance is essential for a complete valuation.

    Conclusions:

    • Healthcare organizations must adopt advanced valuation techniques beyond simple accounting.
    • Comprehensive practice valuation enhances strategic decision-making in acquisitions.
    • Accurate financial assessment ensures the long-term viability and profitability of acquired practices.