An Independent Physician works in a medical practice solely owned by a physician(s) that manages the care of patients. The value of independent physicians is their autonomy to freely make decisions that are in the best interest of their patient. An independent physician distinguishes him /herself from hospital employed physicians by not being required to meet another entity’s performance requirements, such as a healthcare system or a private equity company.

Independent Physicians are foundational to the healthcare system and without them, patients lose their right to choose.