As predicted, more and more physician practices are exploring the merger option. Many have found a merger is a very viable strategic option for moving a practice in to the future. However, to be successful, a merger must be done right. Here is another laundry list of merger issues to consider if you are ever involved in merger discussions:
· How will call be distributed
· Treatment of part time physicians
· Equalization of benefits
· Treatment of nonphysician providers
· Compensation for administrative duties
· Distribution of ancillary income
· Treatment of overhead
· Treatment of owners vs. employed physicians
· Inclusion of non-productivity incentives
