Burnout and Wellbeing

Research shows telehealth increases physician time with patients, raising sustainability concerns for primary care.

Physician pay is up 3.7% — but that might be where the good news ends. From widening gender gaps to reimbursement-driven burnout, here are the key compensation trends shaking up the profession.

Although physician compensation rose 3.7%, concerns over reimbursement, pediatric pay and workforce pressures signal a strained industry.

Physician financial tips from the White Coat Investor.

Independent physicians face troubling trends that could lead to worse patient care.

A new survey reveals the lowest physician career satisfaction in over a decade. From social media misinformation to fears of litigation, today’s doctors face mounting pressure — and it’s reshaping how they view the profession.

Low-cost small group sessions offer scalable, lower-cost alternative to traditional coaching models.

A leader of the American Independent Medical Practice Association discusses new AMA findings about the state of private practice physicians.

Doctors should not have to choose between mental health care and their career

New policy prioritizes privacy, consent and ethical use of biological data to support clinician well-being.

It is time we raise awareness of provider mental health as an individual problem and start recognizing it as a systemic one.

A new study finds that clarifying team roles and routing protocols sharply reduced physician message burden without new tech or added costs.

University of Michigan’s “portal practice slots” didn’t cut after-hours EHR time, but physicians still reported less stress and better control over their day.

Female primary care physicians spend more time on portal messages and documentation — and report higher levels of burnout and patient hostility — than their male counterparts.

Lisa Grabl, group president of CHG Healthcare, explains how locum tenens physicians are helping fill critical gaps in care, improving outcomes in underserved areas and offering doctors flexible alternatives amid workforce strain.

Lisa Grabl, group president of CHG Healthcare, says more physicians are turning to locum tenens work as means to combat burnout.

A new national survey finds loneliness is widespread among academic family physicians, especially women and minority doctors, and may be hindering efforts to address the same issue in patients.

Survey finds small practices deliver high satisfaction and deeper patient relationships.

A new study in JAMA Network Open finds that suicide remains a top cause of death among medical residents — especially in their first months of training.

Remote support is helping primary care practices reduce administrative stress, allowing physicians to focus more on patient care.

A new research letter outlines the toll that short-staffed teams take on physicians, and why many are considering cutting their hours, or walking away.

Six evidence-based strategies to fight burnout, reclaim your time and stay in medicine.

Physician burnout persists beyond pandemic, Sermo survey finds, and physicians are reluctant to seek help.

New ACP position paper outlines how unions, collective bargaining and protests could help doctors improve health care access and quality for patients.

Discover seven evidence-based strategies to reignite your passion for medicine and combat burnout, ensuring a fulfilling and sustainable career.

Free up your time, cut costs and keep your practice running smoothly — without burning out your team.

Mark E. Rosenberg, MD, FASN, dean of the American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine, shares his perspectives on education, Match 2025 and more.

Data for 2023 show decrease from 2021, but doctors still experience more burnout than other workers, survey finds.

Strategies to reduce physician attrition were discussed in a session at the ACP Internal Medicine Meeting 2025 in New Orleans.

Doctors cannot deliver the highest standard of care to their patients if their own well-being is overlooked.