agilon health inc

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•modification the methodology utilized to determine revenue associated with MA members;

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•modification of the methodology utilized to determine revenue associated with MA members;

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•regulation of the healthcare industry at the federal, state and local levels and our ability to comply with applicable laws or regulations;

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•our ability to comply with regulation of the healthcare industry at the federal, state and local levels;

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•regulation of the corporate practice of medicine could restrict the manner in which we are permitted to conduct our business, and the failure to comply with such laws, or any changes to such laws or regulations or similar laws or regulations;

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•regulation of the corporate practice of medicine;

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•our Certificate of Incorporation, Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, LLC (“CD&R”) and its affiliates and, in some circumstances, each of our directors and officers who is also a director, officer, employee, member or partner of CD&R and its affiliates, have no obligation to offer us corporate opportunities;

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•under our Certificate of Incorporation, Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, LLC (“CD&R”) and its affiliates and, in some circumstances, each of our directors and officers who is also a director, officer, employee, member or partner of CD&R and its affiliates, have no obligation to offer us corporate opportunities;

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•exclusive forum provisions in our Certificate of Incorporation; and

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•exclusive forum provisions in our Certificate of Incorporation;

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Our business depends on our ability to identify and develop successful geographies and relationships with physician partners and payors, and to successfully execute upon our growth initiatives to increase the profitability of our physician partners. In order to pursue our strategy successfully, we must effectively implement our platform, partnership and network model, including identifying suitable candidates and successfully building relationships with and managing integration of new physician partners and payors. We contract with a limited number of physician partners and rely on physician partners within each geography. Our growth initiatives in our existing geographies depend, in part, on our physician partners’ ability to grow their practices through the addition of PCPs to increase their capacity to service Medicare patients, and to effectively meet increased patient demand. Our physician partners may encounter difficulties in recruiting additional PCPs to their practices due to many factors, including significant competition in their geographies. Accordingly, the loss or dissatisfaction of any physician partners, our inability to recruit and integrate physician partners into our model, or the failure of our physician partners to recruit additional PCPs or manage and scale capacity to timely meet patient demand, could substantially harm our brand and reputation, impact our competitiveness, inhibit widespread adoption of our platform, partnership and network model and impair our ability to attract new physician partners and maintain existing physician partnerships, both in new geographies and in geographies in which we currently operate, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, cash flows, and results of operations.

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Our business depends on our ability to identify and develop successful geographies and relationships with physician partners and payors, and to successfully execute upon our growth initiatives to increase the profitability of our physician partners. In order to pursue our strategy successfully, we must effectively implement our platform, partnership and network model, including identifying suitable candidates and successfully building relationships with and managing integration of new physician partners and payors. Additionally, we must annually evaluate the payor contract negotiations and the impact to the profitability of the partnerships to develop the RBE’s payor strategy. We contract with a limited number of physician partners and rely on physician partners within each geography. Our growth initiatives in our existing geographies depend, in part, on our physician partners’ ability to grow their practices through the addition of PCPs to increase their capacity to service Medicare patients, and to effectively meet increased patient demand. Our physician partners may encounter difficulties in recruiting additional PCPs to their practices due to many factors, including significant competition in their geographies. Accordingly, the loss or dissatisfaction of any physician partners, our inability to recruit and integrate physician partners into our model, or the failure of our physician partners to recruit additional PCPs or manage and scale capacity to timely meet patient demand, could substantially harm our brand and reputation, impact our competitiveness, inhibit widespread adoption of our platform, partnership and network model and impair our ability to attract new physician partners and maintain existing physician partnerships, both in new geographies and in geographies in which we currently operate, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, cash flows, and results of operations.

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Further, our growth to date has significantly increased the demands on our management, operational and financial systems, infrastructure and other resources. We must continue to improve our existing systems for operational and financial management, including our reporting systems, procedures and controls and management and mitigation of enterprise and operational risks. These improvements could require significant capital expenditures and place increasing demands on our management. We may not be successful in managing or expanding our operations, maintaining adequate financial and operating systems and controls, executing upon our growth initiatives and achieving required operational scale to support our growth. If we do not successfully manage these processes, our business, financial condition, cash flows, and results of operations could be harmed.

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Further, our growth to date has significantly increased the demands on our management, operational and financial systems, infrastructure and other resources. We must continue to improve our existing systems for operational and financial management, including our reporting systems, procedures and controls and management and mitigation of enterprise and operational risks. These improvements could require significant capital expenditures and place increasing demands on our management. We may not be successful in managing or expanding our operations, maintaining adequate financial and operating systems and controls, executing upon our growth initiatives and achieving required operational scale to support our growth. If we do not successfully manage these ongoing processes, our business, financial condition, cash flows, and results of operations could be harmed.

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We may require substantial additional capital to support our business in the future, and this capital might not be available on acceptable terms, or at all.

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We may require substantial additional capital to support our business in the future, which might not be available on acceptable terms, or at all.

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The transition to a Total Care Model may be challenging for our physician partners, and fully capitated or other provider-risk arrangements have had a history of financial challenges for physicians. It may take time for physician partners to acclimate to a capitation model, and some physician partners may not be successful at transitioning to a Total Care Model. Similarly, if physicians join a physician partner following the initial implementation period for a new partner market and we are unable to manage the integration of such new physician into our Total Care Model, the new physician may not achieve expected improvements in patient outcomes and related profitability. If we are not able to attract or retain physician partners who are successful at transitioning to a Total Care Model, our business, financial condition, cash flows, and results of operations could be materially adversely affected.

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The transition to a Total Care Model may be challenging for our physician partners, and fully capitated or other provider-risk arrangements have presented a history of financial challenges for physicians. It may take time for physician partners to acclimate to a capitation model, and some physician partners may not be successful at transitioning to a Total Care Model. Similarly, if physicians join a physician partner following the initial implementation period for a new partner market and we are unable to manage the integration of such new physician into our Total Care Model, the new physician may not achieve expected improvements in patient outcomes and related profitability. If we are not able to attract or retain physician partners who are successful at transitioning to a Total Care Model, our business, financial condition, cash flows, and results of operations could be materially adversely affected.

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Public health crises (such as the COVID-19 pandemic) could cause unexpected changes in utilization of healthcare services, which could impact our business, results of operations, financial condition, liquidity and cash flows. In particular, we have experienced, and may in the future experience, financial or operational impacts as a result of COVID-19 or other public health crises which may be material, including: impacts on our medical costs and medical services revenue, therefor affecting our total cost of care; increased delayed costs as a result of our enrolled members being unable to see their PCPs or long term complications of COVID-19; labor shortages; complete or partial closure of partner medical care facilities; and inability to implement clinical initiatives to manage healthcare costs and chronic conditions of our enrolled members and appropriately document their risk profiles. Additionally, COVID-19 has impacted and could continue to impact our ability to accurately project medical cost trends.

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Public health crises (such as the COVID-19 pandemic) could cause unexpected changes in utilization of healthcare services, which could impact our business, results of operations, financial condition, liquidity and cash flows. In particular, we have experienced, and may in the future experience, financial or operational impacts as a result of COVID-19 or other public health crises which may be material, including: impacts on our medical costs and medical services revenue, therefor affecting our total cost of care; increased delayed costs as a result of our enrolled members being unable to see their PCPs or long term complications of any pandemics or health crisis; labor shortages; complete or partial closure of partner medical care facilities; and inability to implement clinical initiatives to manage healthcare costs and chronic conditions of our enrolled members and appropriately document their risk profiles. For example, COVID-19 impacted our ability to accurately project medical cost trends.

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The impact of COVID-19 on the worldwide economy and the healthcare industry underscores risks we face related to public health crises and pandemics. Additionally, future public health crises or pandemics may increase the clinical disease burdens of our members over time, reduce preventative care to manage their existing clinical conditions and cause members to defer other care and elective procedures into future periods resulting in unexpected increased medical expense in such future periods, all of which may materially and adversely impact our business, financial condition, cash flows, and results of operations. The magnitude and duration of any pandemic and its ultimate impact on us are uncertain, but such impacts could be material to our business, financial condition, cash flows, and results of operations.

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The impact of COVID-19 on the worldwide economy and the healthcare industry underscored the risks we face related to public health crises and pandemics. Additionally, future public health crises or pandemics may increase the clinical disease burdens of our members over time, reduce preventative care to manage their existing clinical conditions and cause members to defer other care and elective procedures into future periods resulting in unexpected increased medical expense in such future periods, all of which may materially and adversely impact our business, financial condition, cash flows, and results of operations. The magnitude and duration of any pandemic and its ultimate impact on us are uncertain, but such impacts could be material to our business, financial condition, cash flows, and results of operations.

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We establish liabilities on our balance sheet for the amount of medical services that have been incurred but not reported (“IBNR”) or paid as of the given balance sheet date. IBNR estimates are developed using actuarial methods and are based on many variables, including the utilization of healthcare services, historical payment patterns, cost trends, the timing of the receipt and accuracy of claims data and other information from our payors, product mix, seasonality, changes in membership and other factors. These estimation methods and the resulting reserves are periodically reviewed and updated. COVID-19 has also resulted in fluctuations in our medical expenses and increased challenges in accurately estimating the amount of medical expenses which have been incurred by our members.

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We establish liabilities on our balance sheet for the amount of medical services that have been incurred but not reported (“IBNR”) or paid as of the given balance sheet date. IBNR estimates are developed using actuarial methods and are based on many variables, including the utilization of healthcare services, historical payment patterns, cost trends, the timing of the receipt and accuracy of claims data and other information from our payors, product mix, seasonality, changes in membership and other factors. These estimation methods and the resulting reserves are periodically reviewed and updated. COVID-19 also resulted in fluctuations in our medical expenses and increased challenges in accurately estimating the amount of medical expenses which have been incurred by our members.

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Our success depends, in part, on the skills, working relationships and continued services of our senior management team and other key personnel. Our employees are “at-will” employees or have offer letters or employment agreements that allow their employment to be terminated by us or them at any time, for any reason and without notice, subject, in certain cases, to severance payment rights. In order to hire, retain, and motivate valuable employees, in addition to salary and cash incentives, we provide stock options and restricted stock units that either vest over time or are based on the performance against predetermined financial targets. The value to employees of these stock options is significantly affected by movements in our stock price that are substantially outside our control. The compensation and benefits we provide to our employees, together with the value of stock options and restricted stock units that we have granted, may at any time be insufficient to counteract offers from other organizations. The departure of key personnel could adversely affect the conduct of our business, financial condition, cash flows, and results of operations. In such an event, we would be required to hire other personnel to manage and operate our business, and we may not be able to employ a suitable replacement for the departing individual at favorable terms, or at all.

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Our success depends, in part, on the skills, working relationships and continued services of our senior management team and other key personnel. Our employees are “at-will” employees or have offer letters or employment agreements that allow their employment to be terminated by us or them at any time, for any reason and without notice, subject, in certain cases, to severance payment rights. In order to hire, retain, and motivate valuable employees, in addition to salary and cash incentives, we provide stock options and restricted stock units that either vest over time or are based on the performance against predetermined financial targets. The value to employees of these stock options is significantly affected by movements in our stock price that are substantially outside our control. The compensation and benefits we provide to our employees, together with the value of stock options and restricted stock units that we have granted, may at any time be insufficient to counteract offers from other organizations. The departure of any key personnel could adversely affect the conduct of our business, financial condition, cash flows, and results of operations. In such an event, we would be required to hire other personnel to manage and operate our business, and we may not be able to employ a suitable replacement for the departing individual at favorable terms, or at all.

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We manage and maintain our business and data through a combination of data center systems and cloud-based computing center systems. We are highly dependent on information technology networks and systems, including the internet, to securely access, process, transmit and store this information. We utilize third-party service providers for important aspects of the access, collection, storage and transmission of PHI and other sensitive information and, therefore, we may be unable to control the use of such information or the security protections employed by such third parties. The security of our technology platform and other aspects of our services, including those provided or facilitated by our third-party service providers, is important to our operations and business strategy because of the sensitivity of the PHI and other confidential information we and our providers access, collect, store, process and transmit. Our information technology and infrastructure, and that of our third-party service providers, may be vulnerable to various forms of attacks by hackers or to viruses, other technical failures or breaches due to third-party action, or due to employee and contractor negligence, error or malfeasance. We may also experience cybersecurity and other breach incidents that may remain undetected for an extended period of time. Because the techniques used to obtain unauthorized access or to otherwise disrupt computer systems change frequently and generally are not identified until they are launched against a target, we or our third-party service providers may be unable to implement adequate preventative measures or effectively respond to breaches in a timely fashion. Examples of currently known data security threats facing us and our third-party service providers include, but are not limited to, ransomware, phishing, business email compromise and credential stuffing. Additionally, cyber threats and the techniques used in cyberattacks change, develop and evolve rapidly, including from emerging technologies, such as advanced forms of AI and quantum computing.

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Our information technology and infrastructure, and that of our third-party service providers, may be vulnerable to various forms of attacks by hackers or to viruses, other technical failures or breaches due to third-party action, or due to employee and contractor negligence, error or malfeasance. We may also experience cybersecurity and other breach incidents that may remain undetected for an extended period of time. Because the techniques used to obtain unauthorized access or to otherwise disrupt computer systems change frequently and generally are not identified until they are launched against a target, we or our third-party service providers may be unable to implement adequate preventative measures or effectively respond to breaches in a timely fashion. Examples of currently known data security threats facing us and our third-party service providers include, but are not limited to, ransomware, phishing, business email compromise and credential stuffing. Additionally, cyber threats and the techniques used in cyberattacks change, develop and evolve rapidly, including from emerging technologies, such as advanced forms of AI and quantum computing.

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We are subject to cybersecurity attacks and may experience cybersecurity incidents in the future. Such breaches of our infrastructure or information, or that of our third-party providers, whether as a result of physical break-ins, computer viruses, cyberattacks, or employee, vendor or contractor error, negligence or malfeasance, can create system disruptions, shutdowns or unauthorized access, use, disclosure or modification of sensitive information, including PHI. As a result, such data security breaches could result in the loss of data or inappropriate use of information. Any interruption in access to member information, unauthorized access to information, improper disclosure or other loss of information could also result in federal, state, or foreign government investigations and liability under laws and regulations that protect the privacy of member information, such as HIPAA, potentially resulting in damages and regulatory penalties. See “Business—Healthcare and Other Applicable Regulatory Matters—Federal and State Privacy and Security Requirements” in Item 1 above. Although we have implemented preventative measures, as described in Item 1C of this Annual Report, such measures may not be sufficient to prevent, mitigate or offset a cyber incident. Sustained or repeated system failures could damage our reputation and reduce the attractiveness of our platform, partnership and network model to members and physician partners, possibly resulting in contract terminations and reductions in revenue. Additionally, the detection, prevention and remediation of known or unknown security vulnerabilities, including those arising from third-party hardware or software, may result in additional material direct or indirect costs.

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We are subject to cybersecurity attacks and may experience cybersecurity incidents in the future. Such breaches of our infrastructure or information, or that of our third-party providers, whether as a result of physical break-ins, computer viruses, cyberattacks, or employee, vendor or contractor error, negligence or malfeasance, can create system disruptions, shutdowns or unauthorized access, use, disclosure or modification of sensitive information, including PHI. As a result, such data security breaches could result in the loss of data or inappropriate use of information. Any interruption in access to member information, unauthorized access to information, improper disclosure or other loss of information could also result in federal, state, or foreign government investigations and liability under laws and regulations that protect the privacy of member information, such as HIPAA, potentially resulting in damages and regulatory penalties. See “Business—Healthcare and Other Applicable Regulatory Matters—Federal and State Privacy and Security Requirements” in Item 1 above. Although we have implemented preventative measures, as described in Item 1C of this Report, such measures may not be sufficient to prevent, mitigate or offset a cyber incident. Sustained or repeated system failures could damage our reputation and reduce the attractiveness of our platform, partnership and network model to members and physician partners, possibly resulting in contract terminations and reductions in revenue. Additionally, the detection, prevention and remediation of known or unknown security vulnerabilities, including those arising from third-party hardware or software, may result in additional material direct or indirect costs.

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If our subsidiaries suffer losses due to their lack of performance, our physician partners’ failure to perform under their contracts or other reasons, we may be required to fund such losses or our subsidiaries may subject to allegations of breach of their payor contracts or may incur regulatory consequences. We have in the past chosen to or been required to, and may in the future choose to or be required to, fund our subsidiaries’ losses. If unfunded, such losses have in the past, and could in the future, result in substantial doubt related to such subsidiary’s ability to continue operating as a going concern, and the contractual and regulatory consequences of such failure could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, cash flows, and results of operations.

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If our subsidiaries suffer losses due to their lack of performance, our physician partners’ failure to perform under their contracts or other reasons, we may be required to fund such losses or our subsidiaries may be subject to allegations of breach of their payor contracts or may incur regulatory consequences. We have in the past chosen to or been required to, and may in the future choose to or be required to, fund our subsidiaries’ losses. If unfunded, such losses have in the past, and could in the future, result in substantial doubt related to such subsidiary’s ability to continue operating as a going concern, and the contractual and regulatory consequences of such failure could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, cash flows, and results of operations.

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We contract with a limited number of key payors, and we are economically dependent on maintaining our contracts with such payors. See “Note 3. Concentration of Credit Risk” in our Consolidated Financial Statements included elsewhere in this Report. As a result, our key payors may have increased bargaining power, and we may be required to accept less favorable contractual terms with them. Because we rely on a limited number of payors for a significant portion of our revenue, we depend on their creditworthiness. Our payors are subject to a number of risks including reductions in payment rates from governmental programs, higher than expected healthcare costs and lack of predictability of financial results when entering into new lines of business, particularly with high-risk populations. If the financial condition of our payors declines, our credit risk could increase. Should one or more of our significant payors declare bankruptcy, be declared insolvent or otherwise be restricted by state or federal laws or regulation from continuing in some or all of their operations, such payor may be unable to reimburse us for expenses incurred in managing patient care, and the members such payor attributes to our platform could transition to another payor who is not on our platform, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, cash flows, and results of operations. Future consolidation of payors in the healthcare industry could reduce the number of payors even further, increasing these risks.

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We contract with a limited number of key payors, and we are economically dependent on maintaining our contracts with such payors. See “Note 3. Concentration of Credit Risk” in our Consolidated Financial Statements included elsewhere in this Report. As a result, our key payors may have increased bargaining power, and we may be required to accept less favorable contractual terms with them. Because we rely on a limited number of payors for a significant portion of our revenue, we depend on their creditworthiness. Our payors are subject to a number of risks including reductions in payment rates from governmental programs, including STARS ratings, higher than expected healthcare costs and lack of predictability of financial results when entering into new lines of business, particularly with high-risk populations. For example, utilization rates in 2024 resulted in higher healthcare costs. If the financial condition of our payors declines, our credit risk could increase. Should one or more of our significant payors declare bankruptcy, be declared insolvent or otherwise be restricted by state or federal laws or regulation from continuing in some or all of their operations, such payor may be unable to reimburse us for expenses incurred in managing patient care, and the members such payor attributes to our platform could transition to another payor who is not on our platform, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, cash flows, and results of operations. Future consolidation of payors in the healthcare industry could reduce the number of payors even further, increasing these risks.

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Our revenue will be negatively impacted if our physician partners or our network providers, including hospitals and specialist physicians, fail to accurately, timely and sufficiently document their services or if our internal compliance and monitoring programs fail to ensure that documentation is complete, timely and accurate. We rely upon physician partners to accurately, timely and sufficiently complete medical record documentation and assign appropriate reimbursement codes for their services. We also rely on our internal compliance and monitoring systems to ensure that documentation is complete, timely and accurate. However, we do not employ or control our physician partners, and accordingly any adverse effects on us regarding their noncompliance with documentation requirements are uncertain and unpredictable. Reimbursement is conditioned upon, in part, physician partners providing the correct procedure and diagnosis codes and properly documenting the services themselves, including the level of service provided and the medical necessity for the services. If our affiliated physicians have provided incorrect or incomplete documentation or selected inaccurate reimbursement codes, or if our internal compliance and monitoring procedures to ensure complete, timely and accurate submission of data are ineffective, this could result in nonpayment for services rendered or lead to allegations of billing fraud. See “Business—Healthcare and Other Applicable Regulatory Matters—Health Care Fraud Statute.”

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Our revenue will be negatively impacted if our physician partners or our network providers, including hospitals and specialist physicians, fail to accurately, timely and sufficiently document their services or if our internal compliance and monitoring programs fail to ensure that documentation is complete, timely and accurate. We rely upon physician partners to accurately, timely and sufficiently complete medical record documentation and assign appropriate reimbursement codes for their services. We also rely on our internal compliance and monitoring systems to ensure that documentation is complete, timely and accurate. However, we do not employ or control our physician partners, and accordingly any adverse effects on us regarding their noncompliance with documentation requirements are uncertain and unpredictable. Reimbursement is conditioned upon, in part, physician partners providing the correct procedure and diagnosis codes and properly documenting the services themselves, including the level of service provided and the medical necessity for the services. If our affiliated physicians have provided incorrect or incomplete documentation or selected inaccurate reimbursement codes, or if our internal compliance and monitoring procedures to ensure complete, timely and accurate submission of data are ineffective, this could result in nonpayment for services rendered or lead to allegations of billing fraud. See “Business—Healthcare and Other Applicable Regulatory Matters—Health Care Fraud Statute” in Item 1 of this Report.

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The policies and decisions made by the federal government regarding these programs have a substantial impact on our profitability. We cannot predict changes to these programs, and we may be unable to adapt our business to such changes, either at all or in relation to our competitors.

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The policies and decisions made by the federal government regarding these programs, including the legislative and executive branches, have a substantial impact on our profitability. We cannot predict changes to these programs, and we may be unable to adapt our business to such changes, either at all or in relation to our competitors.

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Historically, government budget limitations have resulted in reduced spending. The existing federal deficit and continued deficit spending by the federal government and significant economic pressure on state budgets have the potential to lead to reduced government expenditures, including for government-funded programs in which we participate such as

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Historically, government budget limitations have resulted in reduced spending. The existing federal deficit and continued deficit spending by the federal government and significant economic pressure on state budgets have the potential to lead to reduced government expenditures, including for government-funded programs in which we participate such as Medicare. Any sustained failure to identify and respond to these trends could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, cash flows, and results of operations.

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Government funding for healthcare programs is subject to statutory and regulatory changes, administrative rulings, interpretations of policy and determinations by intermediaries and governmental funding restrictions, all of which could materially impact program coverage and reimbursement levels. Various legislative, judicial and executive efforts have made the status of federal healthcare program funding and many other aspects of the U.S. healthcare system, particularly the status of reforms implemented under the ACA, unclear. Budget pressures often lead the federal government to reduce or impose limitations on reimbursement rates, which has in the past resulted, and could in the future result, in substantial reductions in our revenue and operating margins.

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Government funding for healthcare programs is subject to statutory and regulatory changes, executive branch action, administrative rulings, interpretations of policy and determinations by intermediaries and governmental funding restrictions, all of which could materially impact program coverage and reimbursement levels. Various legislative, judicial and executive efforts have made the status of federal healthcare program funding and many other aspects of the U.S. healthcare system, particularly the status of reforms implemented under the ACA, unclear. Budget pressures often lead the federal government to reduce or impose limitations on reimbursement rates, which has in the past resulted, and could in the future result, in substantial reductions in our revenue and operating margins.

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These and other healthcare laws and regulations that may affect us are further described in “Business—Healthcare and Other Applicable Regulatory Matters” in Item 1.

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These and other healthcare laws and regulations that may affect us are further described in “Business—Healthcare and Other Applicable Regulatory Matters” in Item 1 of this Report.

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The laws and regulations applicable to our business are complex, changing and often subject to varying interpretations. As a result, we may not be able to adhere to all applicable laws and regulations. Any violation or alleged violation of any of these laws or regulations by us or our affiliates, or our physician partners or payors, could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, cash flows, and results of operations. We may in the future be a party to various and material lawsuits, demands, claims, qui tam suits, government investigations and audits or government enforcement actions, of which any could result in, among other things, substantial financial penalties or awards against us, reputational harm, termination of relationships or contracts related to our business, mandated refunds, substantial payments made by us, required changes to our business practices, exclusion from future participation in Medicare and other healthcare programs and possible criminal penalties.

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The laws and regulations applicable to our business are complex, changing and often subject to varying interpretations. Additionally, in its June 2024 decision in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo (the “Loper decision”), the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the longstanding Chevron doctrine, under which courts were required to give deference to regulatory agencies’ reasonable interpretations of ambiguous federal statutes. The Loper decision could result in additional legal challenges to regulations and guidance issued by federal agencies applicable to our operations. Further, the Loper decision may result in increased regulatory uncertainty, inconsistent judicial interpretations and other impacts to the agency rulemaking process. We cannot predict which additional measures may be adopted or the impact of current and additional measures on the programs and regulations we rely on, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. As a result, we may not be able to adhere to all applicable laws and regulations. Any violation or alleged violation of any of these laws or regulations by us or our affiliates, or our physician partners or payors, could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, cash flows, and results of operations. We may in the future be a party to various and material lawsuits, demands, claims, qui tam suits, government investigations and audits or government enforcement actions, of which any could result in, among other things, substantial financial penalties or awards against us, reputational harm, termination of relationships or contracts related to our business, mandated refunds, substantial payments made by us, required changes to our business practices, exclusion from future participation in Medicare and other healthcare programs and possible criminal penalties.

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All such arrangements can implicate, and must be structured to be in compliance with, all applicable federal and state fraud and abuse laws including the federal Anti-Kickback Statute and the Stark Law. See “Business—Healthcare and Other Applicable Regulatory Matters—Federal and State Anti-Kickback Statutes” and “Business—Healthcare and Other Applicable Regulatory Matters—Stark Law” in Item 1.

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All such arrangements can implicate, and must be structured to be in compliance with, all applicable federal and state fraud and abuse laws including the federal Anti-Kickback Statute and the Stark Law. See “Business—Healthcare and Other Applicable Regulatory Matters—Federal and State Anti-Kickback Statutes” and “Business—Healthcare and Other Applicable Regulatory Matters—Stark Law” in Item 1 of this Report.

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Our business development and member engagement activities may implicate laws and regulations regarding marketing, beneficiary inducements, telemarketing and use of protected health information.

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Our business development and member engagement activities may implicate laws and regulations regarding marketing, beneficiary inducements, telemarketing and use of protected health information a violation of which could subject us to significant penalties and have an adverse effect on our business.

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Medicare product marketing and sales activities are regulated by CMS and the states in which we operate. Medicare Managed Care marketing requirements are outlined in the Medicare Marketing Guidelines, a sub-regulatory guidance document updated annually. CMS has oversight over all MA marketing materials and outreach activities. To maintain appropriate beneficiary safeguards while not impeding the physician-patient relationship, the Medicare Marketing Guidelines set forth acceptable activities in the healthcare setting. For example, payors may not allow contracted physicians to accept/collect scope of appointment forms but may allow contracted physicians to make available communication materials regarding MA plans in areas where care is being delivered. Notably, the 2023 Final Rule includes, among other things, significant new MA marketing requirements and modifications. The 2023 Final Rule provisions are a response to increased congressional and press attention to MA marketing practices, including a 2022 U.S. Senate Finance Committee report that detailed deceptive marketing practices by MA plans; the report urged CMS to take action to protect Medicare beneficiaries. The 2023 Final Rule includes distinct changes to the marketing regulations as well as broad-ranging provisions that address potentially misleading advertising and require heightened broker oversight. In addition, through our participation in the CMS ACO REACH Model, we (either as an ACO or as a service provider to our physician partners who are participating in the model) must comply with provisions in the participation agreements with CMS regarding marketing and outreach activities. For example, ACOs must have their plans for marketing activities approved by CMS and are prohibited from engaging in some forms of marketing activities such as door-to-door solicitation. Similarly, state laws governing managed care organizations also address allowable marketing and enrollee communication practices.

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Medicare product marketing and sales activities are regulated by CMS and the states in which we operate. Medicare Managed Care marketing requirements are outlined in the Medicare Marketing Guidelines, a sub-regulatory guidance document updated annually. CMS has oversight over all MA marketing materials and outreach activities. To maintain appropriate beneficiary safeguards while not impeding the physician-patient relationship, the Medicare Marketing Guidelines set forth acceptable activities in the healthcare setting. For example, payors may not allow contracted physicians to accept/collect scope of appointment forms but may allow contracted physicians to make available communication materials regarding MA plans in areas where care is being delivered. Notably, the 2024 Final Rule includes, among other things, significant new MA marketing requirements for agent and broker compensation. The 2024 Final Rule includes distinct changes to the marketing regulations as well as broad-ranging provisions that address how payors compensate agents and brokers as well as reduces the number of payors who may enroll beneficiaries who are dually eligible for

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Marketing and outreach activities undertaken in the healthcare industry—whether undertaken by or on behalf of providers and payors—are subject to a complex web of laws and regulations designed to prevent fraud and abuse. See “Business—Healthcare and Other Applicable Regulatory Matters—Federal and State Anti-Kickback Statutes” and “Business—Healthcare and Other Applicable Regulatory Matters—Civil Monetary Penalties Statute” in Item 1. Our physician partners and the payors with which we contract risk violating applicable state and federal fraud and abuse laws—including the Anti-Kickback Statute and CMPL—and laws governing marketing and member outreach (e.g., the Medicare Marketing Guidelines). Failure to comply with such laws can lead to severe penalties, including sanctions, fees, civil monetary penalties, imprisonment and exclusion from participation in federal healthcare programs. The imposition of such penalties against our physician partners or the payors with which we contract, could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, cash flows, and results of operations.

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Marketing and outreach activities undertaken in the healthcare industry—whether undertaken by or on behalf of providers and payors—are subject to a complex web of laws and regulations designed to prevent fraud and abuse. See the section titled “Business—Healthcare and Other Applicable Regulatory Matters—Federal and State Anti-Kickback Statutes” and “Business—Healthcare and Other Applicable Regulatory Matters—Civil Monetary Penalties Statute” in Item 1 of this Report. Our physician partners and the payors with which we contract risk violating applicable state and federal fraud and abuse laws—including the Anti-Kickback Statute and CMPL—and laws governing marketing and member outreach (e.g., the Medicare Marketing Guidelines). Failure to comply with such laws can lead to severe penalties, including sanctions, fees, civil monetary penalties, imprisonment and exclusion from participation in federal healthcare programs. The imposition of such penalties against our physician partners or the payors with which we contract, could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, cash flows, and results of operations.

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Our business development and member engagement activities may implicate the TCPA, related Federal Communication Commission (“FCC”) orders and analogous state laws which impose significant restrictions on the ability to utilize telephone calls and text messages to mobile telephone numbers as a means of communication, when the prior consent of the person being contacted has not been obtained. See “Business—Healthcare and Other Applicable Regulatory Matters—Consumer Protection Laws” in Item 1. A determination that we, one of our affiliates, one of our vendors or one of our physician partners violated the TCPA or other communications-based statutes could expose us to significant damage awards that could, individually or in the aggregate, materially harm our business, financial condition, cash flows, and results of operations.

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Our business development and member engagement activities may implicate the TCPA, related Federal Communication Commission (“FCC”) orders and analogous state laws which impose significant restrictions on the ability to utilize telephone calls and text messages to mobile telephone numbers as a means of communication, when the prior consent of the person being contacted has not been obtained. See “Business—Healthcare and Other Applicable Regulatory Matters—Consumer Protection Laws” in Item 1 of this Report. A determination that we, one of our affiliates, one of our vendors or one of our physician partners violated the TCPA or other communications-based statutes could expose us to significant damage awards that could, individually or in the aggregate, materially harm our business, financial condition, cash flows, and results of operations.

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Our physician partners are subject to various federal and state laws pertaining to healthcare fraud and abuse, including, among others, the federal Anti-Kickback Statute, Stark Law and FCA and analogous state laws. See “Business—Healthcare and Other Applicable Regulatory Matters” in Item 1. Violations of these laws can occur under many different circumstances, including, for example, if a physician partner is engaging in prohibited financial and referral relationships with other physicians or providers; is improperly documenting and coding for services; is making prohibited internal referrals for certain services covered by the Stark Law or analogous state laws or is providing benefits to induce patients to self-refer. Depending on the circumstances, violations of these laws can be punishable by criminal and civil sanctions, including exclusion from participation in federal and state healthcare programs, as well as significant potential monetary liabilities. Should government authorities find that our physician partners have violated applicable law or regulations, our physician partners could be subject to criminal and civil penalties that could adversely affect our reputation and have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, cash flows, and results of operations.

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Our physician partners are subject to various federal and state laws pertaining to healthcare fraud and abuse, including, among others, the federal Anti-Kickback Statute, Stark Law and FCA and analogous state laws. See “Business—Healthcare and Other Applicable Regulatory Matters” in Item 1 of this Report. Violations of these laws can occur under many different circumstances, including, for example, if a physician partner is engaging in prohibited financial and referral relationships with other physicians or providers; is improperly documenting and coding for services; is making prohibited internal referrals for certain services covered by the Stark Law or analogous state laws or is providing benefits to induce patients to self-refer. Depending on the circumstances, violations of these laws can be punishable by criminal and civil sanctions, including exclusion from participation in federal and state healthcare programs, as well as significant potential monetary liabilities. Should government authorities find that our physician partners have violated applicable law or regulations, our physician partners could be subject to criminal and civil penalties that could adversely affect our reputation and have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, cash flows, and results of operations.

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In addition, our physician partners are subject to federal, state and local licensing regulations relating to, among other things, professional credentialing, the ability to practice medicine, professional ethics and prescribing medication and controlled substances. See “Business—Healthcare and Other Applicable Regulatory Matters—Other Laws and Regulations” in Item 1. If our physician partners fail to obtain and maintain all necessary licenses, certifications, accreditations and other approvals and operate in compliance with applicable healthcare and other laws, their ability to provide medical services to members would be impaired.

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In addition, our physician partners are subject to federal, state and local licensing regulations relating to, among other things, professional credentialing, the ability to practice medicine, professional ethics and prescribing medication and controlled substances. See “Business—Healthcare and Other Applicable Regulatory Matters—Other Laws and Regulations” in Item 1 of this Report. If our physician partners fail to obtain and maintain all necessary licenses, certifications, accreditations and other approvals and operate in compliance with applicable healthcare and other laws, their ability to provide medical services to members would be impaired.

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In addition to federal regulations issued under HIPAA, several states have enacted their own data privacy and security statutes or regulations that govern the use and disclosure of a person’s health information or records. Such state laws, if more stringent than HIPAA requirements, are not preempted by the federal requirements, and we are required to comply with them. See “Business—Healthcare and Other Applicable Regulatory Matters—Federal and State Privacy and Security Requirements” in Item 1. These and other laws and regulations affecting data security and data privacy, including international laws and regulations relevant to our business, are often uncertain, contradictory and subject to changing interpretations, and we expect new laws, rules and regulations regarding data privacy and information security to be proposed and enacted in the future. This complex, dynamic legal landscape creates significant compliance issues and potentially exposes us to expense, adverse publicity and liability. The regulatory framework for data privacy and security issues worldwide is evolving and is likely to remain in flux for the foreseeable future, so it is unclear how regulatory changes could impact our business or the costs of compliance, though the impacts and costs seem likely to increase. The general legal trend in the data privacy and security area is toward the broader adoption of more stringent laws and toward more aggressive enforcement.

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In addition to federal regulations issued under HIPAA, several states have enacted their own data privacy and security statutes or regulations that govern the use and disclosure of a person’s health information or records. Such state laws, if more stringent than HIPAA requirements, are not preempted by the federal requirements, and we are required to comply with them. See “Business—Healthcare and Other Applicable Regulatory Matters—Federal and State Privacy and Security Requirements” in Item 1 of this Report. These and other laws and regulations affecting data security and data privacy, including international laws and regulations relevant to our business, are often uncertain, contradictory and subject to changing interpretations, and we expect new laws, rules and regulations regarding data privacy and information security to be proposed and enacted in the future. This complex, dynamic legal landscape creates significant compliance issues and potentially exposes us to expense, adverse publicity and liability. The regulatory framework for data privacy and security issues worldwide is evolving and is likely to remain in flux for the foreseeable future, so it is unclear how regulatory changes could impact our business or the costs of compliance, though the impacts and costs seem likely to increase. The general legal trend in the data privacy and security area is toward the broader adoption of more stringent laws and toward more aggressive enforcement.

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Regulation of downstream risk-sharing arrangements, including, but not limited to, global risk and other value-based arrangements, varies significantly from state to state. See “Business—Healthcare and Other Applicable Regulatory Matters—Federal and State Insurance and Managed Care Laws” in Item 1. We therefore expect uncertainty regarding whether our operations fall within the scope of certain laws or regulations.

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Regulation of downstream risk-sharing arrangements, including, but not limited to, global risk and other value-based arrangements, varies significantly from state to state. See “Business—Healthcare and Other Applicable Regulatory Matters—Federal and State Insurance and Managed Care Laws” in Item 1 of this Report. We therefore expect uncertainty regarding whether our operations fall within the scope of certain laws or regulations.

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Some of the states in which we operate limit the practice of medicine to licensed individuals or professional organizations comprising licensed individuals, and lay business corporations generally may not exercise control over the medical decisions of physicians. Certain state regulatory bodies have taken the position that an arrangement that confers too much control over a physician practice to a non-medical professional entity may violate the corporate practice of medicine doctrine. See “Business—Healthcare and Other Applicable Regulatory Matters—Corporate Practice of Medicine” in Item 1. A violation of the corporate practice of medicine doctrine constitutes the unlawful practice of medicine, which is subject to fines and other legal consequences. Penalties for violating fee-splitting statutes or regulations may include medical license revocation, suspension, probation or other disciplinary actions.

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Some of the states in which we operate limit the practice of medicine to licensed individuals or professional organizations comprising licensed individuals, and lay business corporations generally may not exercise control over the medical decisions of physicians. Certain state regulatory bodies have taken the position that an arrangement that confers too much control over a physician practice to a non-medical professional entity may violate the corporate practice of medicine doctrine. See “Business—Healthcare and Other Applicable Regulatory Matters—Corporate Practice of Medicine” in Item 1 of this Report. A violation of the corporate practice of medicine doctrine constitutes the unlawful practice of medicine, which is subject to fines and other legal consequences. Penalties for violating fee-splitting statutes or regulations may include medical license revocation, suspension, probation or other disciplinary actions.

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•authorize the issuance of “blank check” preferred stock that could be issued by the Board of Directors (the “Board of Directors”) to thwart a takeover attempt;

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•authorize the issuance of “blank check” preferred stock that could be issued by the Board to thwart a takeover attempt;

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•provide for a classified board of directors, which divides the Board of Directors into three classes, with members of each class serving staggered three-year terms, which prevents stockholders from electing an entirely new board of directors at an annual meeting;

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•provide for a classified board of directors, which divides the Board into three classes, with members of each class serving staggered three-year terms, which prevents stockholders from electing an entirely new board of directors at an annual meeting;

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•provide that vacancies on the Board of Directors, including vacancies resulting from an enlargement of the Board of Directors, may be filled only by a majority vote of directors then in office;

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•provide that vacancies on the Board, including vacancies resulting from an enlargement of the Board, may be filled only by a majority vote of directors then in office;

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These provisions may prevent our stockholders from receiving the benefit from any premium to the market price of our common stock offered by a bidder in a takeover context or from changing our management and Board of Directors. Even in the absence of a takeover attempt, the existence of these provisions may adversely affect the prevailing market price of our common stock if the provisions are viewed as discouraging takeover attempts in the future.

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These provisions may prevent our stockholders from receiving the benefit from any premium to the market price of our common stock offered by a bidder in a takeover context or from changing our management and Board. Even in the absence of a takeover attempt, the existence of these provisions may adversely affect the prevailing market price of our common stock if the provisions are viewed as discouraging takeover attempts in the future.

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We do not intend to declare and pay dividends on our common stock for the foreseeable future. We currently intend to use our future earnings, if any, to repay debt, to fund our growth, to develop our business, for working capital needs and for general corporate purposes. Therefore, you are not likely to receive any dividends on your common stock for the foreseeable future, and the success of an investment in shares of our common stock depends upon any future appreciation in their value. There is no guarantee that shares of our common stock will appreciate in value or even maintain the price at which our stockholders have purchased their shares. Payments of dividends, if any, are at the sole discretion of the Board of Directors after taking into account various factors, including general and economic conditions, our financial condition and operating results, our available cash and current and anticipated cash needs, capital requirements, contractual, legal, tax and regulatory restrictions and implications of the payment of dividends by us to our stockholders or by our subsidiaries to us, and such other factors as the Board of Directors may deem relevant. In addition, our operations are conducted almost entirely through our subsidiaries. As such, to the extent that we determine in the future to pay dividends on our common stock, none of our subsidiaries will be obligated to make funds available to us for the payment of dividends. Further, the agreements governing the Credit Facility significantly restrict the ability of our subsidiaries to pay dividends or otherwise transfer assets to us, and we may enter into other credit agreements or borrowing arrangements in the future that restrict or limit our ability to pay cash dividends on our common stock. In addition, Delaware law imposes additional requirements that may restrict our ability to pay dividends to holders of our common stock.

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We do not intend to declare and pay dividends on our common stock for the foreseeable future. We currently intend to use our future earnings, if any, to repay debt, to fund our growth, to develop our business, for working capital needs and for general corporate purposes. Therefore, you are not likely to receive any dividends on your common stock for the foreseeable future, and the success of an investment in shares of our common stock depends upon any future appreciation in their value. There is no guarantee that shares of our common stock will appreciate in value or even maintain the price at which our stockholders have purchased their shares. Payments of dividends, if any, are at the sole discretion of the Board after taking into account various factors, including general and economic conditions, our financial condition and operating results, our available cash and current and anticipated cash needs, capital requirements, contractual, legal, tax and regulatory restrictions and implications of the payment of dividends by us to our stockholders or by our subsidiaries to us, and such other factors as the Board may deem relevant. In addition, our operations are conducted almost entirely through our subsidiaries. As such, to the extent that we determine in the future to pay dividends on our common stock, none of our subsidiaries will be obligated to make funds available to us for the payment of dividends. Further, the agreements governing the Credit Facility significantly restrict the ability of our subsidiaries to pay dividends or otherwise transfer assets to us, and we may enter into other credit agreements or borrowing arrangements in the future that restrict or limit our ability to pay cash dividends on our common stock. In addition, Delaware law imposes additional requirements that may restrict our ability to pay dividends to holders of our common stock.

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The results of any such lawsuits, inquiries, audits, investigations or other proceedings cannot be predicted, and determining reserves for pending litigation or other matters requires significant judgment. Further, the defense of litigation, including fees of legal counsel, expert witnesses and related costs, is expensive and difficult to forecast accurately. Such costs may be unrecoverable even if we ultimately prevail in litigation and could consume a significant portion of our limited capital resources. To defend lawsuits or participate in other proceedings, it may also be necessary for us to divert executives and other employees from our normal business functions to gather evidence, give testimony and otherwise support litigation efforts. If any such proceeding is not resolved in our favor, we could face material judgments or awards against us. An unfavorable resolution of one or more of the proceedings in which we are involved now or in the future could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, cash flows, and results of operations. We may also in the future find it necessary to file lawsuits to recover damages or protect our interests. The cost of such litigation could also be significant and unrecoverable, which could also deter us from aggressively pursuing even legitimate claims.

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The results of any such lawsuits, inquiries, audits, investigations or other proceedings cannot be predicted, and determining reserves for pending litigation or other matters requires significant judgment. Further, the defense of litigation, including fees of legal counsel, expert witnesses and related costs, is expensive and difficult to forecast accurately. Such costs may be unrecoverable even if we ultimately prevail in litigation and could consume a significant portion of our limited capital resources. To defend lawsuits or participate in other proceedings, it may also be necessary for us to divert executives and other employees from our normal business functions to gather evidence, give testimony and otherwise support litigation efforts. If any such proceeding is not resolved in our favor, we could face material judgments or awards against us. An unfavorable resolution of one or more of the proceedings in which we are involved now or in the future could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, cash flows, and results of operations. We may also in the future find it necessary to file lawsuits to recover damages or protect our interests. The cost of such litigation could also be significant and unrecoverable, which could also deter us from aggressively pursuing even legitimate claims. All of our physician partners are required to carry medical malpractice insurance. We also currently maintain managed care errors and omissions insurance. We cannot be certain that our insurance coverage will be adequate to cover liabilities arising out of claims asserted against us, our affiliated professional organizations or our affiliated physicians. Liabilities incurred by us or our affiliates in excess of our insurance coverage, including coverage for professional liability and other claims, could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, cash flows, and results of operations. Our insurance coverages generally must be renewed annually and may not continue to be available to us in future years at acceptable costs and on favorable terms, which could increase our exposure to litigation. Further, such coverage typically has substantial deductibles for which we would be responsible.

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ESG issues may impact our business, our financial outcomes, and our reputation.

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Sustainability issues may impact our business, our financial outcomes, and our reputation.