Parker and Tom unpack what private equity and venture capital really mean for mental health practices. From outlining the core differences between these two funding sources to weighing their potential pros and cons, this conversation shines a light on how outside investment can shape clinical care.

UC Berkeley Report - "The Impact of Private Equity on Healthcare": https://publichealth.berkeley.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/AAI-Petris-Private-Equity-Healthcare-Report.pdf

0:00 Intro

2:14 How do private equity and venture capital influence mental health practices?

3:54 What is the difference between private equity and venture capital funding

8:56 Who funds private equity and venture capital groups?

13:20 What do private equity and venture capital entities target mental health practices?

16:12 What are the disadvantages of taking private equity and venture capital funding?

19:04 Does accepting private equity and venture capital funding affect the quality of care?

25:57 Does accepting private equity and venture capital funding affect control?

30:46 Do you have any real-life stories about private equity and venture capital funding?

33:16 The Mental Health Business Moment Of The Week.

38:22 Conclusion

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