RevCycle Intelligence June 8, 2023
The growing number of physician practice acquisitions may reflect the high administrative burden on physicians resulting from health insurer policies, such as prior authorization requirements
Health insurer policies are increasing administrative burden for independent physician practices, pushing them to seek employment in other settings and fueling physician practice acquisitions, a report from the American Hospital Association (AHA) highlighted.
The number of physician practices affiliated with hospitals and health systems has grown in recent years. Most of the discussions surrounding these acquisitions tend to focus on hospitals’ intentions and perspectives. The AHA report provides insight into physicians’ views and what may motivate them to turn to hospitals and health systems for continued employment.
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