President & Chief Operating Officer Mesh Dental Network LLC
Disclosure(s):
Kate Dobens, MBA: No financial relationships to disclose
In the first half of this session, Kate will teach you how to best prepare your practice(s) for sale in this DSO environment. Where do you begin when your accounting methods may include a shoebox? She will take you through a step-by-step process designed to get you quickly focused on what's most important: What is EBITDA and why is it essential? Why do doctors think that games are being played with this valuation method? What action do you need to take today to better position your enterprise for maximum value? In the second half of the session, Kate will share real-life case studies that have undergone transition. Case studies will include both solo and multi-group enterprises. Bring your most burning questions!
Learning Objectives:
Understand how to best prepare a practice to achieve maximum value at transition.
Calculate practice EBITDA confidently
Determine the valuation of a solo dental practice or multi-group enterprise