Results of a New Survey
Since domestic economic conditions began to deteriorate in September 2008, the number of doctors seeking financial support from hospitals has increased, according to a new report from the American Hospital Association.
Study Results
- Overall: 70%
- Physicians Seeking Increased Pay for On-Call or other Services Provided to Hospital: 79%
- Physicians Seeking Hospital Employment: 74%
- Physicians Seeking to Sell Their Practice: 36%
- Physicians Seeking to Partner on Equipment Purchases: 26%
- Other: 13%
Source: American Hospital Association. The Economic Crisis: Ongoing Monitoring of Impact on Hospitals: Results from an AHA Rapid Response Survey, August/September 2009. www.aha.org
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