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The Rise of Fractional Doctoring: Why Physicians Are Rewriting the Rules of Their Careers
The physician workforce is evolving faster than at any point in modern medical history. While compensation has risen modestly in recent years—with average gains between 3% and 5% in 2024—almost half of U.S. physicians still report that they do not…
Hospital Acquisition Reality Check: Are Independent Physicians Becoming Extinct?
The American healthcare system has dramatically altered the map over the last 20 years. Statistics show 1,519 hospital mergers, with 680 of them happening since 2010. The number of general surgeons has grown by 3%, yet individual practices have dr…
Want Fewer Patients and More Pay? Here’s Why Concierge Medicine Might Be Your Next Move
Concierge medicine is rapidly gaining traction in the United States, with an estimated 12,000 clinicians—including both physicians and advanced practice practitioners—now offering this personalized, patient-centered model of care. Unlike tradition…