Kristen Hwang, Author at CalMatters

Dr. George Scott in one of five examination rooms in his Manteca clinic. Dr. Scott’s private OB/GYN practice is being forced to move to a smaller clinic space after their landlord more than tripled their rent in early March. Photo by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters

Coronavirus could force private practices to close or sell — raising costs

by Kristen Hwang April 24, 2020April 24, 2020

Faced with empty clinics and a cash crunch, independent physicians are worried about closing their doors or selling their practices — a prospect that could lead to higher patient costs.