March 18th 2025
Burnout is caused by more than just the EHR
March 13th 2025
A new NEJM perspective argues that rethinking health care work design can improve patient safety and physician well-being.
March 12th 2025
Study finds primary care physicians frequently log into electronic health records during PTO, though longer vacations may help them disconnect.
February 27th 2025
After two years of decline, physician suicidal thoughts are on the rise, signaling a troubling reversal, says the Medscape Physicians and Suicide Report 2025.
February 19th 2025
The new year will be challenging for both independent and employed physicians. But chaotic times can bring enormous opportunity.
8 challenges unique to women physicians
In 2024, more women graduated from medical school than men — but they still face several disadvantages compared to men.
The hidden cost of data overload
'Too much information' is sabotaging patient care. Physicians don’t need more data — they need smarter data.
Building support and allyship for women physicians: We need your help!
While systemic changes are undoubtedly needed for all physicians, there are steps that we can take as individuals to support our women colleagues.
Health insurance companies hold too much sway over patient care, doctors say
Sermo Barometer poll has results about private equity influence as well.
Physicians are concerned with the current state of primary care
401 primary care physicians share their grievances with the state of health care in the 2025 Physician Health Survey from MDVIP and Ipsos.
Addressing health-related social needs can lead to more burnout in primary care physicians
But other medical specialties don’t have same association, according to a new study.
Burnout and consolidation: an introduction
The president of The Physicians Foundation discusses consolidation in health care and how it contributes to burnout.
2025 offers a remarkable opportunity for concierge physicians to thrive
What can physicians do to prevent burnout on their staff?
Burnout isn't limited to physicians. What can be done to make sure your staff doesn't burn out?
The hidden cost of data overload: How ‘too much information’ is sabotaging patient care
Physicians don’t need more data — they need smarter data.
‘People who’ve gone to medical school are not practicing medicine’
Lawmaker discusses state of the nation’s physician workforce – and the rise of part-time practice.
More workplace control leads to less burnout for physicians in health systems, study finds
Institutional leaders want to standardize practices, but flexibility may be a key to keeping doctors.
I built an empire nobody wants
An atypical career led to atypical results – including financial security and work-life balance
Study finds higher levels of burnout among LGBTQ+ physicians and residents
Clinicians who are sexual and gender minorities experience unique stressors, affecting their occupational well-being.
Utilization management negatively impacts physician well-being and quality of patient care, study says
A national poll of physicians demonstrated the role that utilization management plays in physician burnout and lower-quality care.
Collaboration, EHR time are factors that can influence family physician burnout: study
Research examines family doctors’ attitudes on team efficiency, home time in electronic health records, and burnout.
Health care AI developer Suki announces $70M toward new and expanded programs
‘We are in a new phase of growth,’ CEO says, as clinicians take to voice-enabled artificial intelligence.
Overtime restrictions and physician mental health
A study of Japanese physicians assessed the link between sleep duration, objective alertness and psychological health.
Is enough being done for the mental health of physicians?
Addressing the crisis in physician well-being: Key strategies for the future of health care
California joins nationwide movement to destigmatize physician mental health
The culture of medicine is evolving as more doctors, administrators and policymakers recognize the importance of mental health care.
4 ways physicians can make good use of time
Don't let your precious time be wasted.
Are you burned out and ready for a new job?
Or is it just normal job-related stress that’s bringing you down?
Finding solutions for physician burnout
Burnout is not due to a lack of resilience
5 tips for minimizing practice interruptions
Here's how to deal with interruptions that get in the way of your practice and your life.
Medical Economics’ Practice Academy: Free business training for physicians
Expert presenters offer insights to unlock potential as a healthcare professional and a business owner.
Consolidation is eroding quality of U.S. health care, doctors say
Private equity investment, burnout crop up in Physicians Foundation 2024 survey results.
AI cuts physician time and frustration with EHRs in some instances
Study examines five-week period when family, internal medicine, pediatrics physicians work with artificial intelligence program to log patient notes.
Top specialties for EHR time – a slideshow
Which physicians spend the most time inputting patient data into electronic health records?
Burnout: Time for a new job or a change in mindset?
How to know whether you are burned out to the point where you need to look for a new job.
Restoring joy and compassion in health care with the CMS Patient Safety Structural Measure
New measure will be a monumental step forward away from preventable medical harm and toward better patient care.