Depends. Some are employed by the hospital, some are under contract with the hospital. Usually specialists and surgeons are under contract due to the high skill level and broad need, they will often have their own practice and contract with different hospitals or medical agencies. At least here in the US, this is why your billing following a procedure will come from the hospital and the different practitioners.
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Depends. Some are employed by the hospital, some are under contract with the hospital. Usually specialists and surgeons are under contract due to the high skill level and broad need, they will often have their own practice and contract with different hospitals or medical agencies. At least here in the US, this is why your billing following a procedure will come from the hospital and the different practitioners.