Business law issues for assisted reproductive technology practices and practitioners: considerations for sales or mergers of fertility practices

Fertil Steril. 2021 Feb;115(2):290-295. doi: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2020.11.029. Epub 2021 Jan 6.

Abstract

To succeed in the assisted reproductive technology industry, physician owners of fertility practices have to develop a wide array of business skills and expertise. In today's business world, a natural next step for many assisted reproductive practices is exploring potential mergers, sales, or acquisitions. This article will explore what factors physician owners of fertility practices should consider before pursuing a potential sale or merger; how to prepare for such a transaction; and what to expect once a transaction is underway.

Keywords: Fertility practice management; fertility business planning; fertility practice merger.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Commerce / economics
  • Commerce / legislation & jurisprudence*
  • Fertility Clinics / economics
  • Fertility Clinics / legislation & jurisprudence*
  • Health Facility Merger / economics
  • Health Facility Merger / legislation & jurisprudence*
  • Humans
  • Physicians / economics
  • Physicians / legislation & jurisprudence*
  • Reproductive Techniques, Assisted / economics
  • Reproductive Techniques, Assisted / legislation & jurisprudence*