Why is a compliance expert critical to private equity healthcare due diligence?

Written By Ross Ronan, JD, BSN, CPCO, CHC, CCEP, CMPE

Healthcare compliance experts are essential to private equity due diligence, helping to ensure target organizations are adhering to laws and regulations.

They can assess risks related to operations and services with respect to healthcare laws, regulations, and ethics.

They provide guidance on compliance requirements, enforcement measures, and objectives while maintaining legal compliance.

They prepare organizations for potential audits or investigations by understanding their obligations under applicable healthcare laws.

Ultimately, they provide the necessary knowledge and expertise to ensure healthcare organizations meet their legal obligations and private equity firms are able to assess their risks.

Ross Ronan, JD, BSN, CPCO, CHC, CCEP, CMPE

Ross R. Ronan, JD, BSN, CPCO, CHC, CCEP, CMPE, is the founder of Ronan Healthcare Compliance, host of “The Compliance Advantage” podcast which ranks in the top 10% globally, a seasoned board member, and a healthcare compliance strategist with nearly 30 years of industry experience. 

He has supported hundreds of healthcare industry leaders from companies like Envision Healthcare, Amulet Capital Partners, and Enhanced Healthcare Partners while engaging with entities, including McDermott Will & Emery (MWE) and the U.S. Office of Inspector General (HHS-OIG), to promote ethical leadership and ensure operational integrity. 

Ross is a sought-after speaker at prestigious forums, like the University of Pennsylvania's law program, the Health Care Compliance Association (HCCA), the American Health Law Association (AHLA), and private equity conferences such as MWE’s HPE Miami, where he addresses the critical intersection of compliance and business strategy. 

With degrees in nursing and law and memberships in organizations like the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) and the Healthcare Private Equity Roundtable, he is widely regarded by private equity partners, board members, CEOs, general counsels, and compliance officers. Ross can help operationalize compliance to eliminate ambiguity, reduce liability risks, and transform compliance into a strategic advantage. 

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