According to 2023 reports, by 2021, nearly 70% of physicians were employed by hospitals or investor-owned corporations.
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It’s Not Hotel California, But Many Physicians Feel Trapped.
According to 2023 reports, by 2021, nearly 70% of physicians were employed by hospitals or investor-owned corporations.
This Isn’t Medical Practice It’s Employment – Podcast
I recently read an article about a physician who had sold his practice to a hospital. The physician was quoted as having stated that he had grown disenchanted with running the business end of his own practice, thus his agreement to “have my practice managed by” the hospital.
Why It’s Your Deck of Cards – Podcast
“We’re screwed. The hospital won’t renew our contract.”
The (Not So) Obvious Alternative to Cutbacks – Podcast
If yours is an average group, you’re doing more work for less pay.
Hospital Merged: Is Your Contract Purged?
What will happen to your hospital contract or to your hospital employment relationship in the event the hospital merges? Will you still be the contract holder? Will you still have a job?
In Loco Parentis or Just Plain Loco? – Podcast
The is no real security in depending upon a pseudo-parent employer.
Why It’s Your Deck of Cards
Medical groups and individual physicians often complain about the hand they’ve been dealt. They seek a strategy to deal with it. In some cases that strategy exists. In others they have waited too long before seeking help.
Mistakes Happen – Podcast
It’s often how the mistake maker, not the “victim,” reacts that makes the difference in the outcome.
Mistakes Happen
Mistakes happen. There’s a divergence of opinion on the question of whether or not to apologize or express sorrow over a healthcare error.