title: Independence for group practices: is it possible and desirable?
abstract: Technological advances, patient demands, pressures from payors, and change driven by hospitals or competing group practices combine to create a very dynamic practice management environment. For practice executives, these changes are focusing more attention on strategic and long-term planning, raising the question of continuing as independent private practices or considering other alternatives. There are several macro trends that impact the future of group practice. Understanding these general trends can serve as a starting point for practices to develop their specific roadmap to the future.
authors.affiliation: Partners in Primary Care, PC., 175 Cross Keys Road, Suite 107, Berlin, NJ 08009, USA. sbowes@ppcdoc.com
authors.forename: Scott
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Bowes
mesh_terms: D003710:Demography; D006123:Group Practice / Q000191:economics* / Q000458:organization & administration; D006801:Humans; D011216:Practice Management, Medical / Q000191:economics* / Q000458:organization & administration; D014481:United States