@katdpm: The biggest barrier to a private practice comeback? Insurance. Nearly 80% of physicians whose practices were acquired by hospitals or health systems cited greater negotiating leverage with payers as an important reason for the sale (AMA). The pendulum has swung too far toward consolidation. If we want physician-owned medicine to thrive again, we have to address the economic realities that made independence so difficult in the first place. That means stronger collective negotiating power for independent practices, fairer reimbursement for primary and specialty care, lower administrative burdens, more transparent payer contracts, and payment models that reward quality and outcomes, not just scale. AI can also help lower administrative costs by reducing documentation, streamlining workflows, and giving physicians more time to focus on patient care. But technology alone won’t fix the underlying payment and negotiating challenges. Physician autonomy isn’t just a cultural issue. It’s an economic one. And reversing the trend will require solutions that make independence financially viable again. #privatepractice #healthcareprofessional #healthcareworker #privateequity #healthcare

Dr. Kat G

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Sunday 06 September 2026 16:18:57 GMT