Physician Workforce

Five physician specialties reported higher burnout rates in Medscape's 2024 "Physician Burnout and Depression Report" than last year's report.

Twenty-six percent of physicians are thinking of exploring careers outside of medicine, a recent survey found.

Job burnout is the leading factor fueling depression among physicians, according to Medscape's 2024 "Physician Burnout and Depression Report."

Emergency medicine is the most burnt-out physician specialty, according to Medscape's 2024 "Physician Burnout and Depression Report."

Excessive bureaucratic tasks are the most prominent cause of physician burnout, according to a recent survey by Medscape.

Sixty-three percent of physicians said they experienced colloquial depression while another 27% reported clinical depression in Medscape's 2024 "Physician Burnout and Depression Report," published Jan. 24.

Minnesota is the state with the best healthcare for physician retirees, according to a Jan. 23 report from WalletHub.

The shortage of anesthesia providers has had a significant impact on healthcare organizations across the country.

Even when physicians are on vacation or taking time off, they are often still working on patient-related tasks, according to findings from a study published Jan. 12 in JAMA Network Open.

Physician-owned hospitals continue to be a topic of debate within the healthcare industry, with many hospital groups taking aim at the facilities.