Payment models in healthcare are evolving, but physicians still drive revenue to hospitals through patient, procedure, test and treatment volume, according to an analysis by Merritt Hawkins released July 18.
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Below are the five physician specialties that generate the highest average annual net revenue for hospitals:
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2. Orthopedic surgery: $3.29 million
3. Gastroenterology: $2.97 million
4. Family medicine: $2.11 million
5. OB-GYN: $2.02 million
