Brain Partner Group Publishes Two Books on Medical Practice Management Support – Chubu Keizai Shimbun

News Highlights

Brain Partner Group has published two books on management support for medical institutions. They emphasize the value of choosing third-party succession instead of closure or廃業 (liquidation/going out of business) as a response to succession issues, and the importance for chairpersons and directors to prepare for business succession in 5-10 year increments starting around age 60. The books also recommend utilizing specialized advisors focused on the medical industry.

M&A Medical Editorial Department’s Perspective

The publication of books on medical practice management support by Brain Partner Group goes beyond mere information provision. In particular, their recommendation for chairpersons and directors to prepare for business succession on a “5-10 year span” starting around age 60 challenges the perception held by many medical institution managers that “it’s still a long way off.” For example, in a case where a clinic chairperson in Aichi Prefecture is 65 years old and the successor candidate is in their late 40s, if preparations do not begin now, there is a high probability that sufficient time will not be secured for coordinating with M&A intermediaries, selecting potential buyers, due diligence, and ultimately, contract execution. Viewing third-party succession not just as an “alternative to closure or liquidation” but as a positive option for the continuation of regional healthcare, and utilizing specialized advisors early on, will be key to success.

Key Discussion Points from This News

• A proposal urging earlier preparation for business succession on a “5-10 year span.”
• Proactive utilization of third-party succession as a measure to avoid closure or liquidation.
• The importance of specialized support from advisors focused on the medical industry.
• Planned preparation starting around age 60 is crucial for the smooth realization of M&A.

Practical Questions Arising from This News

• What specific third-party succession schemes can be considered?
• What are the selection criteria for specialized advisors, and what is their approximate cost?
• For cases of succession absence, what are the benefits of starting preparations early?

If You Feel “Should I Consult Too?”

This is a time to explore the possibilities of third-party succession if the chairperson or director is around 60 years old and there is no clear successor candidate, or if the age difference is significant. It also applies if you are considering family succession but the successor’s intentions are unclear. If you are considering closure or liquidation but also wish to ensure the continuation of regional healthcare and consider your own second career, it is time to explore third-party succession. Consulting with a specialized advisor can reveal concrete options and their feasibility.

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