MSO & PLLC Consulting Services for Healthcare Practices

A PLLC (Professional Limited Liability Company) is a legal entity owned and managed by licensed healthcare providers. It’s responsible for delivering clinical care and making medical decisions.

An MSO (Management Services Organization) is a separate business entity that handles non-clinical operations such as billing, HR, IT, compliance, and marketing. Together, they create a compliant and efficient structure that allows providers to focus on patient care while the MSO manages the business.

Many states have Corporate Practice of Medicine (CPOM) laws that restrict non-licensed individuals or companies from owning or controlling medical practices. The MSO–PLLC model ensures compliance by separating clinical decision-making (PLLC) from business management (MSO).

This structure also:

• Improves operational efficiency
   
• Allows for scalability and practice growth
   
• Attracts investors while protecting provider autonomy

• Solo practitioners who want to expand without handling business operations alone
   
• Group practices seeking streamlined compliance and growth strategies
   
• Investors interested in healthcare partnerships without engaging in clinical care
   
• Healthcare organizations planning for multi-location expansion
   

An MSO can manage a wide range of non-clinical functions, including:

• Revenue Cycle Management (RCM)
   
• Staffing and human resources
   
• Payroll and benefits administration
   
• IT support and EHR integration
   
• Compliance and risk management
   
• Marketing and branding strategies
   
• Facility management
   

 By clearly defining roles, the MSO–PLLC structure ensures that licensed providers make all clinical decisions while the MSO manages business operations. This protects the practice from violating CPOM laws and reduces legal risks. 

Setting up this structure involves navigating state-specific laws, contracts, and compliance requirements. A consultant ensures:

• Proper entity formation
   
• Legally sound Management Services Agreements (MSAs)
   
• Compliance with CPOM and other regulations
   
• Long-term strategy for scalability and profitability