Radiation Oncology Practice Consolidation: A Growing Trend?

Medscape March 17, 2025
Edited by Gargi Mukherjee

TOPLINE:

Between 2015 and 2023, the number of large practices in the United States with at least 10 radiation oncologists increased by about 50%, while the number of solo practices decreased, indicating significant practice consolidation during this time, a recent analysis found. This consolidation is happening while the workforce has been steadily growing, with the percentage of radiation oncologists entering the field outpacing those retiring.

METHODOLOGY:

• The number of radiation oncologists entering the workforce has outpaced retirement rates. However, it’s unclear how this growing supply of radiation oncologists looks in the context of recent trends in practice consolidation, with a focus on rural areas and equitable access to these services.
• Researchers used data from the Center for Medicare and...

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