The Future of Healthcare: Are Private Equity Partnerships Sustainable for Independent Practices? (ASGE)

In a recent ASGE blog, Harish Gagneja, MD of Austin Gastroenterology, examines whether private equity partnerships can truly support the long-term sustainability of independent medical practices. He explores why specialty groups are increasingly attractive to investors, the operational lift PE can provide, and the risks of short-term financial incentives—arguing that durable partnerships depend on physician-led governance, transparency, and alignment around patient care rather than rapid exits.