The acquisition and consolidation of physician practices is an important phenomenon that has been studied extensively in the current literature. Three models exist for acquisition, including purchase by fellow physician practices, private equity investment entities and healthcare systems or hospitals. Current literature has enumerated the trends towards consolidation, with increases in numbers of physicians, but decreases in smaller practices. This study represents a unique snapshot regarding current literature that examines the ongoing trend of physician practice acquisition and consolidation, and attempts to delineate risks and benefits that have been identified.
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