Becker's Healthcare June 10, 2024
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...