Becker's Healthcare January 6, 2026
The consolidation of independent physician practices by hospitals and health systems continues to have potentially adverse effects on healthcare access, according to a report released by the Progressive Policy Institute in December 2025.
The report evaluated 70 economic studies that analyzed the impacts of hospital acquisitions on physicians, patients and communities.
1. Between 2019 and 2023, the percentage of independent physician practices owned by hospitals, health systems and other corporate entities increased from 39% to 59%.
2. During the same period, the percentage of physicians employed...
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