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Fred Lara, CFA, ASA, CVA

Partner

Office: Philadelphia

Phone: (484) 588-0288
Fax: (484) 582-0400

Email: flara@hcfmv.com

 

Fred Lara is a Partner in the Philadelphia office.

Lara’s practice focuses on compensation valuation for compliance with Federal and State regulations. His specialized expertise encompasses several compensation valuation practice areas including: management – burn care, wound care, sleep medicine, collections guarantee/subsidies, call coverage, medical director, employment/PSA, MSO, dialysis, lithotripsy, pathology, perfusion and intraoperative monitoring, in addition to life sciences/HCP valuation, not-for-profit executive compensation, and healthcare facility business valuation.

Prior to joining HealthCare Appraisers, Lara worked for a private equity consulting firm where he was responsible for facilitating capital-raising efforts by providing financial modeling and transaction due diligence functions. Before that he worked for a buy-side M&A and corporate development advisory firm where he was responsible for conducting valuation and on-site due diligence related to physician practice and service company acquisitions. Lara began his career as a Securities Compliance Examiner with the United States Securities and Exchange Commissions.

Lara is a member of the American Health Lawyers Association (AHLA), where he formerly served as the Chair of FMV Affinity Group, a CFA charterholder, an Accredited Senior Appraiser (ASA) and a Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA).

PRACTICE AREA

  • Compensation Valuation

PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS

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EDUCATION

  • Villanova University, BS, Finance (with honors)

CREDENTIALS

  • Chartered Financial Analyst, CFA Institute
  • Accredited Senior Appraiser (ASA); American Society of Appraisers (2009)
    Designation: Business Valuation
  • Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA), National Association of Certified Valuators & Analyst

 

MEMBERSHIPS

  • American Association of Provider Compensation Professionals (AAPCP)
  • National Association of Certified Valuators & Analysts (NACVA)
  • American Society of Appraisers (ASA)
  • American Health Lawyers Association
  • CFA Society of Philadelphia

PRIOR PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

  • CD Ventures, Berwyn, PA
  • Acquisition Management Services, King of Prussia, PA
  • United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Philadelphia, PA

Recent Insights

ASC Valuation, Transaction, and Industry Trends in 2023

Authors: Matthew J. Muller, ASA, Benjamin Cloutier, and Nicholas J. Janiga, ASA Download the PDF ASC VALUATION, TRANSACTION, AND INDUSTRY TRENDS IN 2023[1] The ambulatory surgery center (ASC) sector has been an attractive one for healthcare investors in recent years....

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Authors: Jordan A Zoeller, MAcc, CFA and Nicholas J. Janiga, ASA Download the PDFWhile equity interest transactions and outright acquisitions are the most common pathways to acquiring a desirable healthcare business or asset, many healthcare businesses are approaching...

Industry Outlook: Orthopedic Practices and Ancillary Services

Authors: Daniel I. Levin, CFA, ASA and Nicholas J. Janiga, ASA Download the PDFOrthopedic practices have long generated interest from outside buyers, including hospitals and health systems, and more recently, private equity firms. There are many rationales and factors...

Upcoming Events

Jun 12 | SSM Health Foundation Open

June 12, 2023 | Norwood Hills Country Club HealthCare Appraisers is a proud event supporter. Join us for a day of golf and supporting local health care initiatives while connecting with corporate community members. Register a team or become a sponsor now for the 8th...

June 13-14 | Hi2 Conference

HealthCare Appraisers Partner Nicholas J. Janiga, ASA and Director Daniel I. Levin, CFA, ASA will be attending. Home Care Innovation + Investment Conference (HI2) . “H.I. Squared” is where providers of home health, personal care and hospice come to buy, sell, procure...

Jun 14-17 | 2023 TBA Conference

HealthCare Appraisers Manager Alex Houston and Director Nicole M. Jacobsen will be attending. Join your colleagues for the 2023 TBA Annual Convention in Knoxville, TN - June 14-17. On the conference website, find full information on registration and programming. Learn...