Clinical independence is not a checkbox; it is the foundation that determines whether a healthcare platform can grow sustainably while adhering to the mandate to serve patients. In this episode of "Counsel That Cares," Healthcare Transactions attorney John Saran and oral and maxillofacial surgeon Robert "Bobby" McNeill discuss the increasing focus on the intersection of private equity investment and independent clinical judgment amid accelerated industry consolidation and heightened regulatory scrutiny. Dr. McNeill brings a distinct perspective combining professional medical and dental experience, an MBA in healthcare management, service on the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners and current law school studies. With this background, he emphasizes that even though private capital brings critical infrastructure,  ...