The number of doctors operating in a group practice setting continues to rise. While there can be significant advantages to group practice, the added complexity and multiple personalities involved can sometimes lead to partnership failures. Below, practice transition expert Roger K. Hill* addresses the most common reasons group practices fail, and the steps you can take to avoid this disaster.

Over the past 10 years, the percentage of doctors operating in group practices has risen to almost 50%. Many doctors are moving to group practice so they can offer extended hours and/or days, as well as additional services to better compete against corporate industry. In other cases, doctors...