Fierce Healthcare March 27, 2018
Joanne Finnegan

Contracting with a management company may help physician practices remain independent, according to Jeffrey D. LeBenger, M.D., CEO and chairman of Summit Health Management and Summit Medical Group.

Across the country, independent physician groups are faced with a big decision. Can they continue down that independent road?

Practices wanting to remain independent face numerous obstacles, such as maintaining information technology and quality and safety compliance, which can be expensive.

“Across the country, physician groups are contemplating whether they continue independently or partner with large hospital systems or corporate entities,” says Jeffrey D. LeBenger, M.D., CEO and chairman of Summit Health Management and Summit Medical Group, in an interview with FierceHealthcare.

Indeed, the number of independent physician practices...

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