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Selecting the Right Auditor for Your Palliative Care Practice Transaction

When buying or selling a palliative care practice, having an auditor with specialized healthcare transaction experience can mean the difference between a smooth closing and costly surprises. These professionals validate financial performance, uncover compliance risks, and ensure coding accuracy—factors that directly impact your final purchase price and deal terms.

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Top Auditor Firms Specializing in Palliative Care

1. BDO USA, LLP

Headquarters: 200 West Madison Street, Suite 3100, Chicago, IL 60606
Service Area: National
Website: www.bdo.com

2. CliftonLarsonAllen LLP (CLA)

Headquarters: 220 South 6th Street, Suite 300, Minneapolis, MN 55402
Service Area: National
Website: www.claconnect.com

3. Moss Adams LLP

Headquarters: 999 Third Avenue, Suite 2800, Seattle, WA 98104
Service Area: Western United States
Website: www.mossadams.com

4. Grant Thornton LLP

Headquarters: 171 N Clark Street, Suite 200, Chicago, IL 60601
Service Area: National
Website: www.grantthornton.com

5. PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)

Headquarters: 300 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10017
Service Area: International
Website: www.pwc.com


How to Select the Right Auditor for Your Palliative Care Practice Transaction

Start by requesting references from similar healthcare transactions—specifically multi-site medical practices or specialty care providers. Focus on firms that combine traditional financial due diligence capabilities with deep healthcare regulatory expertise, as palliative care practices face unique compliance considerations around Medicare billing and documentation requirements. For a typical 3-8 location practice with $10-50 million in revenue, expect to budget $60,000-$140,000 for comprehensive due diligence services.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why is it important to have a specialized auditor for palliative care practice mergers and acquisitions?

A specialized auditor for palliative care practice mergers and acquisitions can ensure a smooth closing by validating financial performance, uncovering compliance risks, and ensuring coding accuracy. These factors directly influence the final purchase price and deal terms, helping avoid costly surprises.

Which auditing firms are recognized as top specialists in palliative care practice mergers and acquisitions?

Top auditing firms specializing in palliative care practice mergers and acquisitions include BDO USA, LLP, CliftonLarsonAllen LLP (CLA), Moss Adams LLP, Grant Thornton LLP, and PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC).

What should you consider when selecting an auditor for your palliative care practice transaction?

When selecting an auditor, request references from similar healthcare transactions involving multi-site or specialty care providers. Focus on firms that combine strong financial due diligence capabilities with healthcare regulatory expertise, especially concerning Medicare billing and documentation compliance.

What is the typical budget range for due diligence services for a palliative care practice with 3-8 locations and $10-50 million in revenue?

For a typical 3-8 location palliative care practice generating $10-50 million in revenue, the budget for comprehensive due diligence services ranges from $60,000 to $140,000.

Where are the headquarters of the top auditing firms specializing in palliative care practice transactions located?

The headquarters of the top auditing firms are: BDO USA, LLP in Chicago, IL; CliftonLarsonAllen LLP (CLA) in Minneapolis, MN; Moss Adams LLP in Seattle, WA; Grant Thornton LLP in Chicago, IL; and PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) in New York, NY.