6 specialists most likely to own a solo practice

The number of independent or solo practices is decreasing as physicians turn toward hospital employment. However, some specialists still prefer to strike out on their own.

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Here are the six specialists most likely to own a solo practice, according to Jackson Healthcare’s 2014 national physician survey:

 

•    Dermatologists —55 percent
•    Ophthalmologists — 43 percent
•    Behavioral health specialists — 34 percent
•    Women’s health specialists — 29 percent
•    Primary care specialists — 28 percent
•    Musculoskeletal specialists — 27 percent

 

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