The NYTimes reports on doctors' struggles to maintain independence and thrive in a world where hospitals are increasing in influence. One doctor states that "the driving reason [for selling the practice to a local hospital] was the changing landscape of health care delivery and the uncertainty around that."
But selling to the hospital isn't guaranteed to make life any easier. It's interesting to note how many different types of lawsuits and legal issues are referenced in this article. It seems the only certain things in healthcare are that (1) you're going to be heavily regulated and scrutinized, and (2) you're going to have disputes.
Ready the full NYTimes article: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/12/01/business/a-hospital-war-reflects-a-tightening-bind-for-doctors-nationwide.html?smid=pl-share
