Introduction to MichaelMichael Tang is an experienced chief financial officer, who is currently leading Pathways for almost 4 years. He has more than 20 years of operational finance experience, particularly in the healthcare arena. He’s worked with PE-backed Fortune 500 companies and non-profit integrated healthcare systems.What You Will LearnBalancing margins of PE-backed firmsThe Healthcare Sector How to Solidify the Healthcare IndustryAcquisitions and MNAsBreakdown[00:28] Introduction to Michael[01:23] Mistakes of PE Firms and How to Correct Them [02:37] Trends in the Healthcare Sector[04:22] Changes in the Industry for Assurance [06:08] Acquisitions Completed by Michael[07:49] Learning Points from Michael[11:22] Acquisition Essentials and Processes [13:43] Errors in Acquisitions and How to Correct Them[15:59] Attributes that Make a Top Performer[17:37] Likes and Dislikes About PE[19:36] Other Literature References[21:43] How to Reach MichaelThe Healthcare Industry The healthcare industry has been developing over the years, especially since the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Since then, the behavioral changes and quality services have been a key focus in the industry. These are now new highlights that companies look out for in order to make sure that the baseline on keeping their performances moves forward. The domino effect of acknowledging mental health to the productivity rate in maintaining quality outputs on a day-to-day basis. Acquisition EssentialsAcquisitions can be tedious work especially for companies that do not process or strategize their plans properly. When it comes to acquisitions, it is important to do due diligence and have proper integration processes. When companies undergo this move, first and foremost is to make sure that you are backed with basic requirements and ensure that all essential documentation and action plans are well thought of in the timeline of the process. Another important item to consider is integration. It’s imperative to know how you will marry the new and existing elements in order to avoid any unnecessary bottlenecks, complaints, and task negligence when conducting an acquisition process. Other Media ReferencesIndustry ArticlesIndustry Updates How to Reach MichaelMichael’s Email: mtangatfw@yahoo.comMichael’s LinkedIn ​​Thank you for tuning in!To get the newest Private Equity episodes, you can subscribe on iTunes or Spotify here.Lastly, if you have any feedback on the podcast or want to reach out to Alex with any questions, send an email to alex.rawlings@raw-selection.com.