Careers

During a session at MGMA Leaders Conference 2025 in Orlando, Amy M. Lafko, MSPT, MBA, told practice leaders that adaptability, not the latest tech or strategy, is what will determine how organizations handle accelerating change.

On the first day of sessions at the MGMA Leaders Conference 2025, physicians can catch timely updates on policy, value-based care, retention, direct pay and care management strategies to strengthen practice success.

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

The White House says new cost applies only to new applicants, but health care leaders warn of risks for workforce shortages.

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 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.

The California Medical Association launches MedWay, a new administrative management service for independent medical practices.

The California Medical Association launches MedWay, a new administrative management service for independent medical practices.

The California Medical Association launches MedWay, a new administrative management service for independent medical practices.

The California Medical Association launches MedWay, a new administrative management service for independent medical practices.

After years of waiting, physicians with federal student loans finally have a clearer repayment roadmap. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act brings sweeping changes to repayment plans, forgiveness rules and borrowing limits — and doctors need to act now to stay on the most efficient path.

Medical Economics sat down with Terry Bauer and Andrew Bonner of Special-Docs Consultants.

MedWay completes its first quarter serving independent doctors’ offices and physician-led health centers.

American Osteopathic Association President Robert G.G. Piccinini, DO, D.FACN, discusses priorities for his term at the helm.

American Osteopathic Association President Robert G.G. Piccinini, DO, D.FACN, discusses his background and a quick way for physicians to be leaders.

Why federal student loan changes could push future doctors away from primary care and leave millions without access to care.

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.

A researcher also discusses how a team used AI to comb through years’ worth of physician and hospital data.

Columbia University researchers identify five measurable dimensions of team creativity that could help primary care practices solve persistent challenges.

A study quantifies effects of less market competition across the nation as hospitals integrated doctors’ offices into their systems.

Explore the latest insights on value-based care, physician debt, and essential practice tips in the interactive July/August 2025 edition of Medical Economics Insider.

Orthopedic surgeons top the pay scale; pediatricians earn less than half as much.

A slideshow with figures from the American Medical Association's report: "Physician Practice Characteristics in 2024."

Our 96th annual Physician Report goes beyond compensation to examine how financial strain, payer complexity and legal risk are shaping the future of medical practice.