Dental service organizations (DSOs) enable dental practices and their providers to focus on patient care while outsourcing administrative, billing, and other non-clinical functions. As private equity interest in healthcare services continues to rise, DSO M&A transactions continue to be popular. However, given prohibitions on the corporate practice of dentistry and scrutiny from regulatory bodies in many states, transactions involving DSOs present distinct legal and structural challenges. Buyers should strongly consider engaging legal counsel and other advisors who are experienced with the regulatory framework and structuring nuances specific to this sector, including but not limited to the issues addressed below.
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