The survey includes responses from 118 hospital executives. It was conducted between Nov. 1 and Dec. 15, 2012.
Here are six reasons for physician practice acquisitions, according to survey respondents:
• Physicians approach hospital/seek to sell their practices — 70 percent
• Build a competitive advantage — 58 percent
• Part of a physician recruitment strategy — 57 percent
• Maintain a competitive advantage — 55 percent
• Accountable care organization formation — 30 percent
• Improve patient safety — 28 percent
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