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Top 10 States for Physician-Owned Hospitals

These 10 states make it more practical for physicians to participate in hospital ownership by aligning statutory structure, corporate practice of medicine rules, and population trends.

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  • mdspire news news staff

  • May 1, 2026

  • 3 min

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    Physician ownership of hospitals is regulated by federal and state laws that limit expansion and define physician involvement.

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    Texas law prohibits health organizations from interfering with a physician's professional judgment.

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    Florida's medical practice regulations establish the Board of Medicine and define physician licensure.

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    Oklahoma's Board of Medical Licensure oversees complaints related to the Medical Practice Act.

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    States like South Dakota and Nevada require physician licensure for practicing medicine and have specific legal frameworks.

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Top 10 States for Physician-Owned Hospitals

  • by mdspire news news staff

  • May 1, 2026

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