Physician practice ownership has been declining for decades. In 2022, just 44% of physicians owned their practices, compared with 76% in the early 1980s, according to a report from the American Medical Association.
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Four physicians joined Becker's to discuss what's making them the most hopeful about the future of medicine.
From consolidation to increases in workloads, five physicians joined Becker's to discuss what's scaring them the most about the future of medicine.
The growing influence of nonclinical actors in healthcare has sparked concerns among physicians, as many feel that their autonomy has been significantly eroded over the past few decades.
Physicians are interested in leadership roles, but many do not have the business skills to support that ambition.
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The combined net worth of the five richest physician billionaires is $45.1 billion, according to Forbes' net worth tracker.
Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare is one of the largest ASC operators in the country through HCA Surgery Ventures.
Physicians working in hospital-owned practices are nearly three times more likely to report dissatisfaction compared to those in physician-owned practices, according to consulting firm Bain & Company’s Frontline of Healthcare Survey, highlighted in an October blog post.
Here are the CEO and CFOs of the five biggest ASC chains:
Heather Cianfrocco, CEO of Optum, was named on Fortune's "Most Powerful Women" list.