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Before You Give Up Your Independence, Consider What You’re Really Trying to Fix

August 28, 2026

Running an independent medical practice has become increasingly complicated. Rising costs, staffing challenges, changing payer requirements, and the growing demands of revenue cycle management can make joining a hospital or larger healthcare organization seem like the easiest solution.

But if the administrative burden is the problem, giving up your independence isn’t the only answer.

Independent practice gives physicians something valuable: control—over how you care for your patients, how you staff your practice, how you operate, and the culture you build.

And staying independent doesn’t mean you have to do everything yourself.

Outsourcing revenue cycle management can remove a significant administrative burden without the expense and management responsibilities of maintaining an in-house billing department. The right billing partner can manage claims, denials, A/R follow-up, patient balances, reporting, and changing payer requirements while giving you greater visibility into the financial health of your practice.

Before deciding that joining a larger organization is the answer, consider what you’re really trying to fix.

You may not need to give up your practice. You may just need the right partner to help you run it.

For more than 30 years, Medical Management Solutions, Inc. (MMSI) has helped independent practices navigate the increasingly complex financial side of healthcare—giving physicians more time to focus on their patients and their practice.

Want to know if outsourcing could make sense for your practice? Contact MMSI today to start a conversation. info@mmsiva.com.