Thirty-four percent of physicians say organizational leadership does not listen to physicians, according to a 2025 survey from CHG Healthcare and Hanover Research.
The perception gap is wide, with just 8% of engaged physicians report feeling unheard, compared with 40% of all other physicians.
CHG Healthcare and Hanover Research surveyed 920 practicing physicians in May 2025 to identify drivers of physician disengagement and strategies to strengthen engagement and retention.
Here are 10 additional findings from the survey:
1. Overall, 27% of physicians cite a lack of leadership transparency as a workplace challenge, including 4% of engaged physicians and 32% of all other physicians.
2. Two-thirds of physicians say their supervisors treat them with fairness and respect, while 57% say they trust their supervisor.
3. Only 41% of physicians say they trust their organization’s executive leadership, feel aligned with leadership decisions or believe leadership communicates transparently.
4. Overall, 44% believe executive leadership lives the organization’s mission, vision and values.
5. Nearly three-quarters of physicians — 72% — say they want input into decisions that affect their day-to-day work.
6. Only 40% say executive leadership actively solicits physician input, compared with 48% who say the same about their direct supervisors.
7. Among engaged physicians, 90% say physician feedback is incorporated into executive decision-making, compared with 34% of other physicians.
8. Forty-eight percent of physicians say their supervisor regularly asks for their input and ideas.
9. Fifty-eight percent say they can share feedback openly without fear of negative consequences.
10. Fewer than half of physicians — 46% — believe executive leaders implement policies with patients’ best interests in mind, while just one-third — 33% — believe leadership prioritizes physicians’ best interests.
