Benjamin Levy III, MD, a gastroenterologist at University of Chicago Medicine, joined Becker’s to discuss strategies to safeguard physician autonomy as gastroenterology practices undergo increasing consolidation.
Editor’s note: This interview was edited lightly for clarity and length.
Question: What are the biggest challenges in preserving physician autonomy and leadership within GI practices as consolidation accelerates?
Dr. Benjamin Levy: The biggest challenge to preserve physician autonomy is to make sure that several Gastroenterologists are placed in advisory leadership positions – and that companies listen and implement their GI advice.