Careers

The specialty outlines training, certification and core care elements to advance the “Quintuple Aim.”

What the organization is doing may be legal, but is it ethical?

The U.S. lost 11% of its rural family physician workforce from 2017 to 2023, with the steepest declines in the Northeast.

Stronger staffing and better work environments linked to fewer physicians intending to quit, JAMA study shows.

Commonwealth Fund survey finds administrative burdens, feeling undervalued contribute to physician feelings.

Physician mental health remains overshadowed by stigma, culture and outdated licensing barriers. Daniel Saddawi-Konefka, M.D., MBA, and Christine Yu Moutier, M.D., break down why physicians still struggle to seek help and what reforms could finally move the needle.

CHG Healthcare survey points to trust gaps, weak communication and mounting administrative strain as key drivers of low engagement.

CMS administrator outlines payment changes, Medicaid reforms, fraud efforts and a plan to overhaul prior authorization during his speech at the AMA Interim Meeting of the House of Delegates.

A panel of physicians, practice leaders and health care experts unpacks what true independence looks like in 2025 and breaks down how practices can strengthen their footing for the years ahead.

Two in five health care workers say their role is unsustainable; one in four are considering leaving the field entirely.

Findings from Stroudwater Associates highlight persistent gaps in incentives, work-hour standards and use of current CMS physician fee schedules.

The trend toward independence isn’t just nostalgic; it’s a growing movement rooted in purpose, practicality, and the desire for professional freedom.

AOA publishes 2025 data with physician numbers for all 50 states.

AOA reports new milestone for the profession in 2025.

American Osteopathic Association notes historic milestone as profession continues growth.

Jennifer Trilk, Ph.D., FACSM, DipACLM, joins the show to explain why medical schools should teach nutrition, physical activity and behavior change.

WalletHub’s latest CPI analysis reveals which metro areas are seeing prices rise fastest.

Stefanie Simmons, M.D., FACEP, CMO of the Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation, joins the show to talk about the state of burnout in health care and what’s being done to fix it.

New JAMA analysis estimates more than 11,000 physicians on H-1B visas in FY 2024; reliance nearly doubles in rural areas and quadruples in the poorest counties.

Clinicians relying on AI-powered decision-making were considered less skilled and less competent by their peers than those who did not use AI.

Advocates say the shift better reflects real-world clinical roles, but the path depends on state laws and hospital policies.

The annual gathering drew leaders from across the industry, including pioneering consultants Specialdocs and 10 of its affiliated physicians.

David Ford, CEO of CMA Physician Services, joins the show to explain how Medway helps independent physicians offload administrative burdens so they can focus on patient care.

A new study suggests pharmacy technicians can ease physicians’ administrative load and improve patient access. Can practices afford not to hire them?