Fewer family physicians are in solo practices

Author(s)

Peterson, Lars E, Baxley, Elizabeth G, Jaén, Carlos Roberto, and Phillips, Robert L

Topic(s)

Role of Primary Care

Keyword(s)

Practice Organization / Ownership

Volume

Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine

Over the past 20 years there has been a statistically significant trend toward fewer family physicians identifying as being in solo practice. Further study to determine the reasons for this decline and its impact on access to care will be critical because rural areas are more dependent on solo practitioners.

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