I have been a solo neurologist for over 25 years in southern New Jersey. For more than 10 years, large hospitals and other corporate entities have been acquiring private physician practices at an alarming rate. At the present time,  74 percent  of physicians are employed by hospitals or other corporate entities. A decade ago, the exact reverse was true as at least two-thirds of physicians were in private practice. The Covid pandemic has not helped this trend. Amazon’s recent

A new federal Healthcare Advisory Committee has been announced to guide policy for Medicare, Medicaid, and other major health programs. Its mission is ambitious: improve outcomes, modernize care, and address the growing burden of chronic disease. But there is a glaring omission. Not one independent, private practice physician, someone who manages chronic illness in the community every day, is represented. That is striking because at least one-quarter of all physicians in the

Medicare beneficiaries often face a complex healthcare landscape filled with choices that can significantly impact their health outcomes. One of the most crucial decisions they must make is whether to seek care from independent practitioners or larger healthcare systems. This blog post explores the importance of independent practice for Medicare beneficiaries, highlighting the benefits, challenges, and real-world examples that illustrate why this choice matters. Understanding