Physician Contract Glossary · Ownership & Partnership
Equity Ownership
Equity ownership is a real stake in the practice entity, carrying profit distributions and usually voting rights, distinct from a bonus or title.
Equity ownership means you own a piece of the practice itself: you share in profits, you typically vote on decisions, and you benefit if the practice grows or sells. It is the difference between being a partner in name and a partner in fact. Many associate tracks dangle the word partner without true equity, so what matters is whether you get distributions and a vote, not the title.
Before celebrating a partnership offer, confirm it is real equity with profit distributions and voting rights, not a senior salary with a label. Get the buy-in price, the valuation method, and the rights in writing.
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