The survey includes responses from nearly 1,500 physicians.
When asked to describe their practice’s financial viability in the coming five years, respondents reported the following:
1. Mixed, my practice is not growing significantly — 33.3 percent
2. Robust, my practice is thriving — 27.6 percent
3. Shaky, I’m working harder just to maintain my income — 27.2 percent
4. Poor, I may have to close my doors within the next five years — 11.9 percent
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