-> Earl M. Douglas, DDS, MBAMy last article discussed the pitfalls of partnerships and buy-ins, which include loss of control, loss of marketability, and loss of value. These are consequences of converting a real tangible practice into intangible undivided interests. This article describes an alternative to buy-ins, providing the benefits of buy-ins without the risks and losses which buy-ins incur. Prior to considering any form of associateship, a practice must have excess production for an associate Read more [...]