2026 independent practice survey benchmarks

67% of independent medical practices in the United States plan to stay independent over the next 5–10 years. But new survey data from Tebra shows that administrative strain, billing and collections inefficiencies, and fragmented systems and software remain widespread across the industry.

This infographic summarizes the most telling benchmarks from Tebra’s 2026 State of the Independent Practice national survey, highlighting how independent practices manage operational pressure across front desk, clinical, and billing teams and how those with more connected systems compare across capacity, revenue cycle performance, and day-to-day workload.