When doctors or health care ­entities are in the preliminary stages of negotiations relative to a ­business transaction, they are sometimes asked to execute a letter of intent (LOI). An LOI is typically an interim step that comes after mutual interests are established, but before “formal documents” are ­extended. An LOI generally sets forth ­material terms. It sometimes sets forth a promise to bargain in good faith based on the principles and terms outlined in the ­letter itself.

Some of the practical functions of an LOI include:

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