Burnout and Wellbeing

Why physicians still face barriers to receiving mental health care and what’s being done to change it

It would take more than 26 hours a day for a PCP to deliver all guideline-recommended care. Michael Blackman, M.D., MBA, shares how AI can help close the gap.

At MGMA Leaders Conference 2025, panelists explored whether physicians still see medicine as a vocation — and how culture shapes retention, engagement and satisfaction.

MGMA Leaders Conference session underscores link between pay models, burnout and culture.

Physicians offer their insights on the state of mental health care for the health care workforce.

New research finds that physicians with significant student debt are more likely to work longer hours and report symptoms of burnout.

Physicians Foundation tallies responses about emotional health, workplace stressors.

Two physician experts discuss mental health of doctors and eliminating obstructions to treatment.

Two physician experts discuss mental health of doctors and eliminating obstructions to treatment.

Two physician experts discuss mental health of doctors and eliminating obstructions to treatment.

Two physician experts discuss mental health of doctors and eliminating obstructions to treatment.

Two physician experts discuss mental health of doctors and eliminating obstructions to treatment.

Two physician experts discuss mental health of doctors and eliminating obstructions to treatment.

Two physician experts discuss mental health of doctors and eliminating obstructions to treatment.

Two physician experts discuss mental health of doctors and eliminating obstructions to treatment.

Two physician experts discuss their evaluation of mental health care for the leaders of health care teams across the United States.

Burnout, pay concerns and limited career growth drive workforce instability as employees push for education benefits and AI training.

Three physician experts propose solutions to open up access for doctors struggling with mental health concerns.

Prior auth reform sounds like a boon for health care, but the devil's in the details.

Eating a nutritious meal is one step toward fighting burnout.

Discover how strategic tax planning can transform your medical practice into a powerful investment vehicle.

Pilots at Mass General Brigham and Emory Healthcare show significant reductions in documentation burnout.

New randomized trial suggests wearable devices may support resilience and lower burnout odds among physicians.

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.