Independent Practice

Independent practices experienced a smaller drop in patient volume than larger health systems at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a recent study published in the JAMA Health Forum.

Here are five forces impacting the private practice space to know:

Here are seven statistics and stories on private practices physicians should know that Becker's has reported on so far in 2023:

Here are three healthcare updates that private practice physicians should be aware of:

Six physicians recently joined Becker's to discuss the relationship between physicians and the hospitals they work for. 

The share of physicians in private practice has decreased from 60.1% in 2012 to 46.7% in 2022, with practice acquisition serving as one of the driving factors for this decline over the last decade.

Terry Lichtor, MD, PhD, a neurosurgeon and professor at Rush Medical Center in Chicago, joined Becker's to discuss the relationship between physicians and the hospitals they work for. 

Three physician groups left Seattle-based Proliance Surgeons network in July, the group confirmed to Becker's.

Adding a partner to your physician-owned practice can have several benefits, including increased revenue, an expanded patient population and a new set of skills. However, a mismatched partnership can cause conflict and liability, according to a July 11 report from…

Here are five stats behind what's driving physician practice acquisition from the American Hospital Association: