Becker's Healthcare June 17, 2024
Physicians continue to migrate to employed models as private practice costs rise.
Matt Mazurek, MD, assistant clinical professor of anesthesiology at St. Raphael’s Campus of Yale New Haven (Conn.) Hospital, joined Becker’s to discuss how many physicians are left disappointed amid increased consolidation.
Editor’s note: Responses were edited lightly for clarity and length.
Question: How does consolidation play into physician shortages as more and more migrate to employed models?
Dr. Matt Mazurek: Nearly 78% of physicians now are employed, and that percentage keeps creeping up. I think consolidation has not really produced the results that were promised by the consolidation. First of all, access has not improved. It’s gotten worse. Second of all, costs have not reduced...
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