Industry News – August 2026
Every month, we find the most relevant news and opinions from the industry and publish them to the MGIS blog. Scroll to the bottom of the page to subscribe to the MGIS Sales Guide to make sure you never miss these updates.
The Infrastructure Rebuilding Physician Independence
Becker’s Physician Leadership – Physician groups are increasingly using physician-owned MSOs, clinically integrated networks and joint ventures to gain scale, improve operations and strengthen negotiating power while preserving ownership, autonomy and strategic decision-making instead of selling to hospitals or private equity.
Independent Physicians Can’t Afford to Be Their Own Back Office
Medical Economics – Independent physicians can reduce burnout and improve practice sustainability by delegating non-clinical tasks such as scheduling, billing and bookkeeping to administrative support, allowing doctors to focus on patient care instead of after-hours operational work.
Best States Rankings for Healthcare
U.S. News & World Report – According to the latest rankings, Hawaii, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Maryland lead the nation for healthcare, with strong performance in access, quality, and public health.
Health Systems Strive for the Amazon Standard
Becker’s Hospital Review – Health systems are redesigning care around rising patient expectations for convenience, transparency and personalization similar to everyday digital experiences.
