Healthcare M&A Regulations

Good afternoon. I have more than a passing interest in acquiring healthcare businesses, with a special interest in acquiring sleep clinics, although I’m also considering dental clinics, optometry clinics, and sports therapy clinics.

My main concern is the regulatory environment surrounding ownership of these businesses. I want to know if, as a non-medical professional, it’s even legal to acquire these businesses and employ medical professionals. Does anybody have a good resource to point to? Any advice for navigating this environment?