Becker's Healthcare February 6, 2025
Physician employment trends continue to shift as more leave private practice for hospital and corporate affiliations.
Rising operational costs and administrative burdens have made independent practice increasingly difficult, fueling concerns about autonomy and market consolidation.
Here are 10 key statistics to know:
1. The percentage of primary care physicians affiliated with hospitals nearly doubled between 2009 and 2022, rising from 25.2% to 47.9%, according to a study published Jan. 17 in JAMA Health Forum.
2. Florida and Texas had the highest proportion of PCPs affiliated with private equity-acquired practices, while North Dakota and Wisconsin led in hospital-affiliated PCPs.
3. Office visit prices negotiated by hospital-affiliated PCPs were 10.7% higher ($14.91 more) than those at independent practices, while private...
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