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Independent medicine is not
disappearing in CT — it's evolving
By Dr. Khuram Ghumman
I
ndependent medicine isn't
dead. It's evolving right here
in Connecticut.
If you follow healthcare news,
you've likely seen headlines about
hospital mergers, private equity
buyouts and the rise of
employed physicians.
These stories can
give the impression
that independent
physician offices are
a thing of the past.
But as an independent
physician practicing in Connecticut,
I can assure you that independent
medicine is not only alive, it's
thriving and adapting to better serve
our communities.
In Connecticut, 600-plus physi-
cians, physician assistants and
advanced practice registered
nurses have come together to form
what is known as Southern New
England Healthcare Organization
(SoNE HEALTH), a clinically inte-
grated network. We run our own
private practices but collaborate to
share resources, improve care and
control costs.
This model allows us to remain
independent while ensuring our
patients receive the high-quality,
affordable care they deserve. Most
importantly, our network is led and
controlled by the physicians who
deliver the medical care.
One of the main benefits of this
model is that it helps keep care more
affordable. Operating an independent
practice is typically less expensive
than a large hospital-based system.
Our lower costs mean we can pass
savings on to our patients.
In a state like Connecticut, where
healthcare costs continue to rise,
having independent practices
focused on cost-effective care is
more important than ever.
Another key benefit is increased
access to care. Independent physi-
cians offer more personalized care,
shorter wait times and more flexible
appointment hours. By working
together, we can refer patients to
trusted specialists, ensuring they get
the right care in a timely manner.
However, even this model faces
challenges. Insurance companies are
making it harder for networks like
ours to thrive.
Rising administrative burdens,
such as prior authorization, lower
reimbursement rates and increasing
overhead costs, make it difficult to
maintain our independence. The
time spent on paperwork takes away
from the time we could be spending
with patients.
And in Connecticut, where
Medicaid reimbursement is often
too low to cover the cost of care,
these challenges are even more
pronounced. It's easy to see why
many physicians choose to leave
independent practice for a hospital
system or other employed model,
where they don't have to deal with
these burdens or the business of
running a medical practice.
But we're not backing down. By
collaborating in this network of
independent physicians, we share
resources, streamline administra-
tive processes and focus on what
matters most: providing the best
care for our patients. This model
allows us to stay independent and
committed to our communities while
adapting to the challenges of today's
healthcare system.
Independent medicine is not disap-
pearing in Connecticut — it's evolving.
With support for networks like ours,
we can ensure that patients across
the state continue to receive high-
quality, affordable care, while also
allowing physicians to maintain inde-
pendent, patient-centered practices.
Dr. Khuram Ghumman is with East
Granby Family Practice LLC.
Khuram
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