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The evolution of private equity in dermatology
Sailesh Konda1, Joseph Francis1
1Department of Dermatology, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, Florida, USA.
Clinics in Dermatology
|June 22, 2020
Summary
Private equity firms are increasingly investing in dermatology groups, forming over 30 private equity-backed groups (PEGs). Understanding the distinct stages of PEG evolution is crucial for dermatologists to anticipate their future impact.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Management
- Dermatology Practice
- Private Equity Investment
Background:
- Private equity (PE) entered clinical dermatology over ten years ago.
- Currently, over 30 private equity-backed dermatology groups (PEGs) operate.
- Management services organizations are often used to navigate regulations and facilitate PEG growth.
Purpose of the Study:
- To detail the evolutionary stages of private equity-backed dermatology groups (PEGs).
- To provide dermatologists with awareness of PEG development.
- To enable prediction of future PEG trajectories.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative analysis of PEG development.
- Discussion of PEG characteristics across evolutionary stages.
- Identification of commonalities in mature PEGs.
Main Results:
- PEGs exhibit varying characteristics based on their evolutionary stage.
- As PEGs mature, their structures and operations become more standardized.
- The management services organization model is a key enabler for PEG formation and evolution.
Conclusions:
- Dermatologists need to understand the stages of private equity-backed dermatology group evolution.
- Awareness of these stages aids in comprehending a PEG's history.
- Anticipating a PEG's future is possible by recognizing its developmental phase.
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