{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"The Secret to Keeping Real Estate and Physician Ownership Aligned","description":"In this episode, Dr. Bruce Cohen of OrthoCarolina, shares how one of the nation's largest orthopedic practices developed a physician-owned real estate strategy focused on recruitment, retention, and long-term organizational alignment. He explains how OrthoCarolina transitioned from having little emphasis on real estate ownership to building a portfolio that benefits physicians without requiring significant upfront capital. Dr. Cohen discusses the challenges of integrating multiple physician groups with different ownership structures, the importance of aligning real estate ownership with active practice participation, and how carefully designed operating agreements can prevent future conflicts. He also shares lessons learned from sale-leaseback transactions, including the implementation of "golden handcuffs" to encourage long-term physician commitment and avoid unintended departures. Throughout the conversation, Bruce emphasizes that real estate should support the long-term success of the practice\u2014not simply serve as an investment vehicle. His practical insights offer a valuable roadmap for physician groups looking to build sustainable ownership structures that benefit both current and future partners. Join the conversation at the CPOMP 2027 Annual Meeting, January 21-23, 2027 at the Omni Scottsdale Resort and Spa at Montelucia. Register at www.CPOMP.org\/cpomp-2027.  ","author_name":"The Physician-Owned Medical Real Estate Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/cpomp.libsyn.com\/website","html":"