2026 Practice Leadership & Performance Survey
Help Shape the Future of Physician Practice Performance
Healthcare is changing faster than ever. From evolving payer policies and reimbursement challenges to staffing shortages, compliance requirements, and emerging technologies like AI, physician practices are navigating an increasingly complex business environment.
At Peregrine Healthcare, we believe the best solutions begin by listening to the people leading today’s practices.
We’re conducting our inaugural 2026 Practice Leadership & Performance Survey to better understand the operational, financial, and strategic priorities of physician practices across the country.
Your feedback will help us identify industry trends, improve the resources we provide, and develop new tools and educational content that better support physician leaders and practice administrators.
Estimated Time: 7–10 minutes
Why Participate?
Your perspective matters.
By participating, you’ll help us better understand the real-world challenges facing physician practices today while contributing to one of the industry’s first executive-focused benchmarking initiatives.
As a thank you, you’ll receive complimentary access to:
2026 State of Independent Physician Practices Report
This exclusive report will summarize insights from physician owners, practice administrators, CFOs, and healthcare executives across the country.
You’ll receive:
Executive summary of key findings Industry trends and emerging challenges Revenue cycle benchmarking insights Executive reporting and technology trends AI adoption insights Operational priorities for independent physician practices Practical takeaways to help guide strategic planning
This report is designed to help physician leaders better understand how their priorities compare with those of practices across the country.
Survey Topics
The survey explores the issues that matter most to today’s physician practices, including:
Executive Reporting & Decision Making
- Executive reporting preferences
- Financial reporting needs
- Key performance indicators
- Practice performance monitoring
- Business decision support
Revenue Cycle Performance
- Revenue cycle challenges
- Collections and reimbursement
- Denials and payer trends
- Operational efficiency
- Practice profitability
Technology & AI
- Technology adoption
- AI and analytics
- Executive reporting tools
- Operational automation
- Future technology priorities
Practice Leadership
- Business planning
- Growth initiatives
- Staffing challenges
- Compliance concerns
- Strategic priorities
Who Should Participate?
This survey is intended for individuals involved in the leadership and operational management of physician practices, including:
Why We’re Conducting This Survey
Independent physician practices continue to face unprecedented operational and financial pressures. Our goal is to better understand:
Survey Topics
The survey explores the issues that matter most to today’s physician practices, including:
Executive Reporting & Decision Making
- Executive reporting preferences
- Financial reporting needs
- Key performance indicators
- Practice performance monitoring
- Business decision support
Revenue Cycle Performance
- Revenue cycle challenges
- Collections and reimbursement
- Denials and payer trends
- Operational efficiency
- Practice profitability
Technology & AI
- Technology adoption
- AI and analytics
- Executive reporting tools
- Operational automation
- Future technology priorities
Practice Leadership
- Business planning
- Growth initiatives
- Staffing challenges
- Compliance concerns
- Strategic priorities
Who Should Participate?
This survey is intended for individuals involved in the leadership and operational management of physician practices, including:
- Physician Owners
- Managing Partners
- Practice Administrators
- Office Managers
- CFOs and Financial Leaders
- Revenue Cycle Leaders
- Practice Executives
Whether your practice has one provider or one hundred, your feedback is valuable.
Why We’re Conducting This Survey
Independent physician practices continue to face unprecedented operational and financial pressures.
Our goal is to better understand:
- What business challenges physician leaders are facing
- Which financial and operational metrics are most important
- How practices use reporting to support executive decision-making
- How technology and AI are changing practice operations
- What resources and tools would provide the greatest value
The findings will help guide future educational content, executive reporting, benchmarking resources, and practice management tools developed by Peregrine Healthcare.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long will the survey take?
Approximately 7–10 minutes.
Who will receive the report?
Anyone who completes the survey and provides their email address will receive the complimentary 2026 State of Independent Physician Practices Report once it is published.
Is this only for Peregrine clients?
No. We welcome participation from physician owners, practice administrators, office managers, financial leaders, and healthcare executives regardless of whether they currently work with Peregrine Healthcare.
Help Shape the Future of Independent Physician Practices
Your experience matters.
Your feedback will help identify the trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping independent physician practices while helping Peregrine Healthcare continue developing practical resources, executive insights, and benchmarking tools that support physician leaders nationwide.
Thank you for contributing to the 2026 Practice Leadership & Performance Survey.
About Peregrine Healthcare
Supporting Physician Practices Since 2001
For more than 25 years, Peregrine Healthcare has partnered with physician practices to strengthen revenue cycle performance, improve operations, and navigate an increasingly complex healthcare environment.
Our services include:
- Revenue Cycle Management
- Medical Billing
- Provider Credentialing & Enrollment
- Managed Care Contracting
- Front Office Support
- Eligibility & Prior Authorization
- Practice Consulting
- Executive Reporting & Analytics
- Marketing & Practice Growth Support
Our mission is simple:
Helping physician practices improve financial performance, strengthen operations, and make more informed business decisions.