Becker's Healthcare January 2, 2025
Autonomy is on many physicians’ minds as the workforce becomes increasingly consolidated and the number of employed physicians grows.
In 2022, just 44% of physicians owned their practice, compared with 76% in the early 1980s, according to a report from the American Medical Association.
Declining reimbursements, skyrocketing operating costs and rising medical debt are just a few of the reasons physicians are finding it harder to remain independent.
Here are what three physician advocacy groups are saying about the fight to preserve physician autonomy:
The American Academy of Emergency Medicine: “AAEM advocates for a healthcare model that prioritizes physician autonomy and patient-centered care over corporate profits,” reads a statement on AAEM’s website. “This can be achieved through...
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