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Fewer family physicians are in solo practices

2015

AUTHOR(S)
Peterson, Lars E
Baxley, Elizabeth G
Jaén, Carlos Roberto
Phillips, Robert L
TOPIC(S)
Role of Primary Care
KEYWORD(S)
Practice Organization / Ownership
VOLUME
28(1):11-12

Over the past 20 years there has been a statistically significant trend toward fewer family physicians identifying as being in solo practice. Further study to determine the reasons for this decline and its impact on access to care will be critical because rural areas are more dependent on solo practitioners.

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