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A Spokane physician is raising concerns about the viability of independent medical practices in the Washington. The current American healthcare system is not conducive to maintaining these practices, according to Dr. Raymond Lance at Spokane Urology. “The system is unfortunately not working in a way that facilitates efficient, timely, high quality care delivery,” Dr. Lance

State lawmakers are attempting to revive a century-old legal idea to check private equity’s inroads into medicine, which some legislators and regulators say has reduced competition and worsened patient care. Read the full article on the Wall Street Journal

States’ fight to clamp down on private equity deals in healthcare isn’t over, despite recent setbacks. Proposed legislation in states including California, Connecticut and Minnesota fell flat last year, raising questions about future oversight efforts affecting private equity transactions. Read the full article on Modern Healthcare

Private equity investment in health care is bad, right? Not so fast. There are at least three different types of private equity investment, ownership and management. One type is having a stake in management services organizations that handle business operations for physicians. Read the full article on Medical Economics

In an era where many doctors are affiliated with major hospital systems, Dr. Justin Maroney stands out as an independent interventional cardiologist at Capital Cardiology Associates in Albany. He believes that his independence offers significant advantages for his patients. Read the full article on CBS 6 News Albany