Becker's Healthcare December 3, 2025
Patsy Newitt

Physicians overwhelmingly say healthcare mergers and acquisitions tend to make their work harder, according to Medscape’s “Doctors on Healthcare M&A Report” released Dec. 2.

Medscape surveyed 1,007 physicians across 29 specialties between May 5 and July 2.

Quality of patient care after M&A

  • Improved: 12%
  • Worsened: 43%
  • Stayed the same: 45%

Patient access to care after M&A:

  • Improved: 24%
  • Worsened: 39%
  • Stayed the same: 37%

Business operations after M&A:

  • Improved: 20%
  • Worsened: 44%
  • Stayed...

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Topics: Mergers & Acquisitions / JV, Physician, Provider, Survey / Study, Trends
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