Physicians Seeking Financial Support from Hospitals

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Results of a New Survey

[By Staff Reporters]

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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