Topic: Physician Practices

52% of U.S. patients said healthcare providers dismiss their described symptoms

Nearly 75% of patients turn to online reviews as the first step when searching for a new physician

Physicians treating Medicare patients will receive a 2% pay cut in 2023

93% of customer service teams say customers have higher expectations than ever before, & a medical practitioner’s digital prowess is now a reflection of their medical expertise & business awareness

47% of physicians are 55 or older

Nearly 2/3 of uninsured individuals thought the monthly cost of health insurance would be between $50 & $500, indicating how high perceived healthcare costs limit access to coverage

85% of health system leaders expect staffing challenges to significantly impact their 2023 strategies

Telehealth, physician payment, training more doctors & pandemic preparedness are among the health care provisions in the federal government’s $1.7 trillion budget for 2023

Medicare physician pay has declined 22% from 2001 to 2021

58% of medical practices say staffing is their biggest challenge heading into 2023