As value-based care continues to shape the market, providers are moving away from small practices and joining large physician groups to capitalize on the risk-based reimbursement models, according to Health Affairs.
Here's what you should know.
1. Using Medicare Physician Compare, Leavitt Partners recorded physician movement from small to large practices over time.
2. Small group practices dominate the market, but a "significant" number of physicians are moving to large group practices.
3. Primary care physicians made the switch at a greater number than specialists.
4. The data varies between states.
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