Whether you wish to stay independent or explore private equity, this book deals with issues you need to know today. The best way to prepare for industry changes is to understand them first. Private Equity in Gastroenterology: Navigating the Next Wave is the synthesis of interviews with various types of gastroenterology leaders, conversations with private equity funds, investment banks and CEOs of funded companies spanning several months. Along with research, these interviews help you connect the dots and make sense of what’s underway. You’ll understand how private equity works, their vocabulary, what they look for, methods to improve your valuation, and questions to ask when someone approaches you. There’s an urgent need for physician alignment and leadership in medicine. Practices that don’t disrupt themselves will be swept away by these winds of change.