237 Three Independent Female REIs vs Private Equity with Dr. Crystal Chan

How the heck can independent REIs compete against private equity giants in the fierce bidding war for fertility clinics? Dr. Crystal Chan, Co-Owner of Markham Fertility, explains how, shedding light on the competitive landscape of reproductive medicine and female entrepreneurship. Tune in to hear Dr. Chan share: How she found her two business partners The decision-making authority often lacking in academic REIs (Motivating her shift to private practice) Her journey of female entrepreneurship (The unique challenges she’s had to overcome) The disparities in fertility care access (How Markham Fertility plans to increase accessibility) A peek into the private equity-owned market vs. the independently owned market (And the implications for patient care) Why REIs owning equity is crucial for practice sustainability and patient-centered care. How many independent fertility practices are there now? Thanks to support from Mid Cap Advisors, Inside Reproductive Health has done the work and compiled a list of over 450 clinics across the USA, indicating if they’re independently owned, part of a fertility network, or part of an academic system. View the full list by visiting: https://www.insidereproductivehealth.com/unitedstatesfertilitypracticeownershiplist2024