Becker's Healthcare November 7, 2023
Private practices are up against a variety of challenges that will continue to put pressure on them today and in the future.
Brighton Ncube, senior vice president of physician practices and ambulatory care at Kingman (Ariz.) Regional Medical Center, connected with Becker’s to discuss the challenges private practices face.
Note: This response has been lightly edited for length and clarity.
Question: What’s on the horizon for private practice?
Brighton Ncube: There are a lot of challenges facing private practice. I will highlight some of the challenges that are sure to affect private practice in the future.
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