A new McKinsey & Co. survey of 296 physicians found that among 258 physician leaders who are not currently CEOs, 58% are interested in stepping into the CEO role.
The survey identified several key motivators driving physicians in the U.S. to pursue leadership positions:
- Broader impact on patient care: 51%
- Greater influence on healthcare innovation and transformation: 42%
- Opportunities for personal and professional growth: 42%
- More decision-making power and autonomy: 26%
- Improved compensation and financial success: 24%
- Expanded responsibility over budgets: 15%
