Physicians Hanging a Shingle | Start a Private Medical Practice

#38: 6 Reasons to Start a Private Practice in 2026


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This is the final episode of 2025, and we’re ending the year with a practical look at why 2026 may be the right time to start a private medical practice.

In this episode, I share six real-world reasons physicians are choosing private practice—not for hype, but for sustainability, autonomy, and better patient care.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
  • Why patients are actively seeking a medical home outside large health systems
  • How private practice restores physician autonomy
  • The truth about controlling your income as a practice owner
  • Why independent physicians play a key role in combating medical misinformation
  • How small practices adapt faster in a changing healthcare landscape
  • How to define success on your own terms as a physician
  • Key Takeaway

    Private practice isn’t about escaping medicine—it’s about practicing medicine with intention.

    If you want something different by the end of 2026, the planning starts now.

    📌 Resources:

    If you want step-by-step guidance to build your practice business plan, check out my new digital course: Plan to Practice. It's a short course designed to take you from scattered practice ideas to a detailed, individualized business plan. Learn more about the course by going to hangingashingle.com/ptp

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    Click here to learn more about 1:1 coaching.

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    Physicians Hanging a Shingle | Start a Private Medical PracticeBy Brittney Anderson, MD, FAAFP | Physician and Practice Owner

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