Becker's Healthcare June 10, 2024
Patsy Newitt

Here are 10 key notes on private practice and employment for gastroenterologists and the physician workforce as a whole:

1. As of October, around 10% of gastroenterology physicians are a part of a private equity-backed platform, according to Healthcare Appraisers’ 2023 GI “Industry Outlook” report, published in September.

2. According to data from consulting firm Avalere in a study sponsored by the Physicians Advocacy Institute, more than 127,000 physicians moved to employment from 2019 to 2023. Around 78% of physicians were hospital- or corporate-employed by January 2024.

3. Gastroenterologists have maintained a strong presence as private practice providers, despite nationwide trends. Data from career site Zippa found that 88% of gastroenterologists work in private practice, the second highest...

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