Dr. Gavin Slethaug
Dr. Gavin Slethaug addresses questions about private equity and its impact on the future of radiology
There is an ongoing debate in healthcare—and certainly in radiology—about the benefits and/or perceived risks of working in a private equity-backed practice. As a Radiology Partners (RP) radiologist and a leader within RP’s growth team, I am often asked: “Is co-signing with private equity good for the future of radiology?” In 2022, I addressed this topic during a Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) presentation, and most recently I published an op-ed in Med City News titled “How Access to Capital Benefits Radiology and Radiologists.”
Today, I am pleased to share “Let’s Talk About Private Equity and Other Outside Investors in Radiology.” In this 15-minute video, you will learn more about:
- How to differentiate private equity, venture capital and public companies
- Insights on radiology practice models—academics, private practice and investor-backed practices—and consolidation trends over the past decade
- Why access to capital is good for radiology and why scale is a critical component in facilitating large investments
- The biggest headwinds in radiology today (spoiler alert: it isn’t private equity!)
Dr. Gavin Slethaug (LinkedIn) is the Associate Chief Medical Officer for Growth at Radiology Partners and is an interventional radiologist in Scottsdale, Arizona. RP, through its owned and affiliated practices, RP is a leading physician-led and physician-owned radiology practice in the U.S. Learn more about our mission, values and practice principles at RadPartners.com. For the latest news from RP, follow along our blog and on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube. Interested in learning about career opportunities? Visit our careers page.
