Eighty percent of primary care physicians are concerned about financial stability, but 69% are actively developing plans to address these concerns, according to a new report from Elation Health.
The survey, conducted in February 2026, polled 280 primary care clinicians across all reimbursement models about the operational realities, priorities and technology adoption of primarily independent practices.
Here are five key stats to know:
1. Of the 68% developing plans to address financial concerns, 38% are increasing marketing efforts, 31% are adding clinicians or clinic locations, 28% are expanding service offerings and 15% are adopting new payment models.
2. Additionally, 80% reported feeling joy in their work daily or several days per week, and 93% remain committed to primary care.
3. Sixty-four percent cited reimbursements from government and commercial payers as their top financial pressure.
4. Sixty-two percent of respondents said billing and revenue cycle management tasks get in the way of patient care, and only 34% of clinicians using non-integrated billing solutions said they are satisfied with their billing solution.
5. Thirty-eight percent said they are seeking alternatives to simply adding headcount — of those, 25% said they are maintaining current staffing levels, 13% said they are leveraging technology and 9% said they are hiring more administrative staff.
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