According to the 2015 survey, which occupational field had the highest rate of incorporated self-employment?

• A. Education
• B. Management, business, and financial services
• C. Healthcare practitioners
• D. Construction

Answer: (C)

Forming an incorporated business is often about liability protection, taxes, and how a professional practice operates. In healthcare, physicians, dentists, and other clinicians frequently organize their private practices as professional corporations or LLCs. This structure helps shield personal assets from malpractice claims and aligns with how medical billing, insurance contracting, and regulatory requirements work, making incorporation a practical and common choice. As a result, a larger share of self-employed workers in healthcare operate through an incorporated entity than in other fields, which is why this occupational group stands out in the 2015 survey. In contrast, education, construction, and some management/financial services roles more often involve employment within organizations or simpler business forms, so their rates of incorporation tend to be lower.