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10 physician workforce updates
Here are ten physician workforce updates Becker's has reported on since March 1: -
1 in 4 physicians see burnout as top reason for retirement
A study published by Jackson Physician Search on March 20 found that 1 in 4 physicians foresee burnout as a top reason to consider in their retirement decisions. -
Shorter primary care visits could lead to inappropriate prescribing: Study
A study published March 10 in JAMA Network found a potential link between shorter primary care visits with patients and a higher likelihood of inappropriate prescribing. -
Delaware launches $51.5K campaign to recruit physicians
The Delaware Division of Public Health has launched a $51,582 campaign to recruit and retain physicians and other medical providers, Delaware Business Times reported March 15. -
AMA weighs in on MedPAC move to recognize cost of practicing medicine
The American Medical Association is commending the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission for calling for a physician payment update linked to the Medicare Economic Index. -
American College of Rheumatology issues recommendations for CMS on prior authorization
The American College of Rheumatology sent a letter to CMS Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure commending her for the agency's recognition of the 2023 prior authorization proposed rule and issuing recommendations. -
9 takeaways from AMA prior authorizations survey
The American Medical Association released the results of a physician survey on the effects of prior authorization March 13. -
Most popular states for radiologists to practice
The Kaiser Family Foundation recently released a list detailing the number of physicians practicing a variety of specialities in each state. -
3 Arkansas counties added to list of healthcare shortage areas
Three counties in Arkansas have been added to the state's list of health professional shortage areas, according to a March 13 report from the Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette. -
Most popular states for physicians to practice
The highest percentage of the 576,464 actively practicing physicians in the U.S. reside in California, according to data from the Kaiser Family Foundation. -
Senators propose reauthorization bill to allow international physicians to stay in U.S. after residency
A bipartisan bill, if renewed, would allow international physicians to stay in the U.S. after residency on the condition that they practice in areas with physician shortages. -
Most popular physician specialties by state
The Kaiser Family Foundation recently released a list of the number of active specialist physicians by state. -
Physician sharing program approved by Riverside County supervisors
Riverside County supervisors have approved a physician sharing program between California health systems Loma Linda University Health and Moreno Valley-based Riverside University Health System, according to a March 7 report from NBC Palm Springs. -
What physicians need to know about the AMA's effort to fight 'scope creep'
Included in the American Medical Association's Recovery Plan for America's Physicians is a plan to fight "scope creep." -
Children's Hospital of Orange County appoints physician wellness officer
Children's Hospital of Orange County in Orange, Calif., has expanded its physician wellness program by appointing Anjalee Galion, MD, as its inaugural physician wellness officer. -
Mississippi hospital to create family medicine residency program
McComb, Miss.-based Southwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center has received accreditation for its new family medicine residency program, the Daily Leader reported Feb. 28. -
Alabama medical group plans to hire 20 physicians in 2023
Cullman (Ala.) Regional Medical Group is seeking 20 new physicians this year to meet population growth demands, the Cullman Times reported Feb. 27. -
8 physician workforce updates in February
Here are eight physician workforce updates Becker's reported on in February: -
U of Arizona launches primary care physician scholarship program
The University of Arizona Health Sciences is looking to address the physician workforce shortage by launching a primary care physician scholarship program. -
Does physician caseload correlate with burnout?
Of the 949,658 actively practicing physicians in the U.S., 63 percent have been burned out for 13 months or more — an 11 percent increase from pre-pandemic levels.
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