In this episode of The Healthcare CEO Show, host Daniel Fernandez sits down with Graham Young, Senior Vice President of M&A and Business Transformation at U.S. Orthopaedic Partners (USOP). Graham shares his unexpected path from aspiring pediatric surgeon to leading growth strategy for one of the fastest-expanding physician-led MSOs in the Southeast.
He discusses USOP’s rapid scale, from its 2020 launch to 55 locations and 300 orthopedic providers, while keeping physicians in the driver’s seat. The conversation dives into balancing acquisition vs. de novo growth, preserving local brand equity, creating clinical and cultural alignment, and the power of over-communication in M&A.
Graham also offers insights on integrating disparate systems, building trust during acquisitions, and why honesty and transparency are non-negotiables in physician partnerships.
From lessons learned during the “land grab” M&A years to his vision for sustainable, data-driven growth, this episode is packed with actionable takeaways for healthcare executives navigating expansion in today’s complex market.
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