Leadership

As reimbursement rates continue to decline, physicians across specialties are facing significant financial and operational challenges that directly impact patient care. These issues could get worse — a funding bill passed by the House of Representatives in a 217-213 vote,…

As physician shortages strain practices across healthcare, here’s how two leaders are approaching physician recruitment and retention: Editor’s note: Responses have been lightly edited for clarity and length: Renata Stone. Chief Marketing Officer of Unifeye Vision Partners (Dallas): We are…

ASCs are being challenged by mounting financial pressures endangering their sustainability.  Here are five major headwinds facing ASCs: 1. Stagnating reimbursement rates Reimbursement rates have not kept pace with inflation and rising operational costs, straining ASCs financially. While CMS slightly…

While physicians are increasingly opting for employed models, some are unhappy with employment and are pivoting back to private practice.  According to a survey from consulting firm Bain & Co., nearly 25% of physicians in health system-led organizations are contemplating…

The number of independent physicians has been on a steady decline — around 108,700 physicians left private practice for employment between 2019 and 2021, according to a report from Avalere.

The recent minimum wage increase in California has presented financial challenges for many ASCs, forcing smaller physician-owned practices to compete with larger hospitals and organizations for staff.

Many ASC leaders see the implementation of developing technologies — such as robotic surgeries and AI-assisted platforms — as a key element of ASC growth over the next five years. 

As physician employment shifts increasingly toward hospital and private equity-backed models, independent practices face mounting pressures. 

A new report from Jackson Physician Search and LocumTenens.com reveals that only 21% of physicians would recommend a medical career to young people, and just 32% would choose the profession again.

ASCs and hospitals both serve vital roles in the healthcare system, but their approaches to operations, accountability and patient experience often differ drastically.