Becker's Healthcare November 14, 2024
Physicians are flocking to employed models, whether that be hospitals, health systems, private equity groups or payers.
From 2012 to 2022, the share of physicians who were self-employed dropped from 53% to 42%. During that time, employed physicians grew from just under 42% to almost 50%, according to a 2023 American Medical Association news release.
Here are five major players employing physicians:
CVS Health
As of 2023, CVS Health employed more than 40,000 physicians, pharmacists, nurses and nurse practitioners. The company has 1,100 MinuteClinic locations in 36 states and Washington, D.C.
Although CVS Health is one of the biggest players in the battle to acquire physicians, it is facing a possible split amid major financial struggles. CVS...