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Blog|Articles|April 22, 2026
10 ways independent practices can compete with health systems
Author(s)Keith A. Reynolds
Fact checked by: Austin Littrell, Nicole Canfora Lupo
Ten tactics that help independent primary care thrive, including better scheduling, stronger doctor online presence and value-based care leverage.
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Independent physicians are leaving employed positions at higher rates than at any point since the pandemic, but staying independent is not a passive choice.
Health systems are expanding their footprints, acquiring practices and competing aggressively for the same patients. The practices holding their own share a common trait: They compete on the things large organizations cannot easily replicate.
Above are 10 strategies that are working for independent practices right now.
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