The biggest expenses crushing physician practices 

Salaries and wages remain the largest operating expense for private practice physicians, according to a recent survey from healthcare software company Tebra, published Jan. 30.

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Tebra surveyed 122 small private practice owners to identify their biggest cost drivers and where they are finding financial success.

Here’s how private practices are spending their money:

  • Provider salaries and wages – 48%
  • Staff wages – 21%
  • Office space – 20%
  • Accounting – 5%
  • Billing – 2%
  • Equipment – 2%
  • Supplies – 2%

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