Surgeons Are Prioritizing Patients amid the Corporatization of Healthcare

In the March 2024 issue of the Bulletin of the American College of Surgeons, the cover story describes how the increasing corporatization of healthcare in the US is leading all physicians, including surgeons, to reflect on their professional priorities. Ross F. Goldberg, MD, FACS, offers his thoughts on why prioritizing the physician-patient relationship is the cornerstone of a clinically successful and meaningful surgical practice, especially amid the growing influence of the business side of medicine.