Why physicians are turning away from private practice

Physicians are flocking to employed models over private practice, a trend that's picked up momentum during the COVID-19 pandemic, JDSupra reported January 11. 

About 108,700 physicians have left private practice since January 2019, according to a report by consulting firm Avalere cited by JDSupra

Factors drawing physicians to employed models, according to the report:

  • High costs of maintaining a private practice
  • Declining reimbursement
  • Administrative and organizational burdens
  • Business challenges for physicians who are trained to focus on delivering patient care
  • Financial pressures
  • Changes to technology, including electronic health records systems
  • Mental health, burnout and stress

Copyright © 2025 Becker's Healthcare. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy. Cookie Policy. Linking and Reprinting Policy.


You can unsubscribe from these communications at any time. For more information, please review our Privacy Policy.
 

Articles We Think You'll Like