Independent vs. employed: where do orthopedic surgeons fall?
By Admin | August 16, 2024
Physician independence is declining. From 2012 to 2022, the share of physicians who were self-employed dropped nine percentage points –– from 53% to 42%. At the same time, the percentage of employed physicians grew from just under 42% to almost 50%, according to a 2023 American Medical Association release.
But the shift to larger practices and employed settings has been notably slower for orthopedic surgeons. The most recent data available on their employment settings is from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons in 2016, which indicated that 35% of the workforce was in private group practice and 15% were in solo private practice, while just 15% were employed by hospitals or medical centers.
While exactly how many orthopedic surgeons are independent versus...(More)
For more info please read, Independent vs. employed: where do orthopedic surgeons fall?, by Becker's Spine Review
