December 20th 2024
The new year will be challenging for both independent and employed physicians. But chaotic times can bring enormous opportunity.
December 16th 2024
Stories of transformation were shared by Specialdocs and affiliated physicians.
December 13th 2024
Let’s continue to celebrate women’s advances in medicine, science, law and other fields. But we also must recognize that the shortage of men in health care professions is becoming a critical issue.
December 3rd 2024
Lawmaker discusses state of the nation’s physician workforce – and the rise of part-time practice.
‘Old guys are taking ER call’ as younger docs ponder medicine as a calling, or just a job.
What is the solution to burnout? Here’s what physicians told us
Physicians provided their ideas to solve the burnout crisis.
How burnout has affected physicians’ careers, in their own words
As part of the 3rd annual Medical Economics Physician Burnout survey, we asked physicians to tell us how burnout has affected their own career.
Physician salaries: Which specialties have the highest growth?
How 21 specialties compare, ranked by level of growth.
How practice culture affects physician burnout
A new study suggests that reducing burnout requires an organization-level response — creating medical practice cultures that value qualities such as teamwork, open communications and process improvement.
The true cost of physician burnout
Health care organizations still struggle with how to address one of medicine’s biggest problems.
Improving doctors bargaining position in salary and contract negotiations
How doctors can level the playing field for salary and contract negotiations.
Physician wellness after COVID-19: Steps to get back to normalcy
There are steps doctors can take to improve our mental well-being as we continue to navigate the post-pandemic world.
What does the future hold for physicians?
One physician's opinion on what may be coming down the road when it comes to health care.
The Infinite flame: Financial planning and positive psychology team up to treat burnout
Amassing wealth is an important factor to a successful financial plan, but should that really be the goal and the definition of a winning plan?
A physician's guide to restrictive covenants
The importance of well-drafted provisions.
Is there a good ratio for physicians to use between debt repayment and retirement investing?
Your overall debt load and interest rate level will help determine the right strategy.
Top 16 physician base salaries in 2021, ranked by specialty
The rankings are based on base salary or guaranteed income offered by recruiters, and does not include production bonuses or benefits.
An investment in your employees today will keep your practice healthy for years to come
More than half of healthcare workers don’t feel optimistic about the future
Want to take a month off and go traveling? Become a moonlighting physician
Can moonlighting lead to career freedom?
Addressing physician mental health
Using the examples of Olympic athletes Simone Biles and Michael Phelps to talk about physician mental health.
Is focusing on debt repayment over saving for retirement a mistake?
Waiting too long to focus on retirement can derail long-term goals.
Physician wellness post-pandemic
Steps to getting back to normalcy
The missing variable: The effect of physician replacements on healthcare spending
It’s time for health policy experts—and the public—to wake up and question whether replacing physicians with nonphysician practitioners is healthy for the state of our nation.
Survey: Faith in primary care’s survival wanes as physician fatigue sets in
Nearly half of respondents worry primary care will be no more in five years.
Gender bias in medicine: 5 examples, and what physicians can do about it
How to identify gender bias so you can ensure all patients are cared for equally.
Physician recruitment: The 12 most in demand specialties
The medical specialties that are the most sought after.
Reasons Why Patients Avoid The Doctor
Lack of access and transparency, costs, discrimination, and misdiagnoses all play roles.
The benefits of purchasing a concierge practice
How I changed my career and transformed my life by acquiring a concierge practice
Common Legal Mistakes Physician’s Make in Their First Employment Agreement
It is imperative to carefully review these documents before signing.
5 things to consider before signing a physician employment agreement
It can be very exciting to receive a letter of intent followed by a detailed employment agreement. It is imperative, however, to carefully review these documents before signing.
Are we wrong about the causes of physician burnout?
Reducing burnout requires an organizational-level response.
2021 Physician Report: See all our exclusive physician data
The 92nd annual report includes data on physician salaries, productivity, malpractice rates and more.
2021 Physician Report: The most popular moonlighting, secondary income gigs
Where are physicians earning extra money? Our exclusive data shows the most popular gigs.
2021 Physician Report: How physicians feel about their career choices
Do physicians regret their specialty choices?
Physician wellness after COVID-19: Steps to getting back to normalcy