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Survey shows that on average, physicians in private practice made more money than those working for hospitals

The annual hospital employee benefits survey from Aon shows that hospitals are bolstering pay and benefits to combat turnover. Data shows that 62% of hospitals reported increased turnover among nurses, 41% experienced higher departures among non-physician clinical positions and 22% said that physicians are leaving more often than the prior 12 months. Hospitals reported that turnover happens most often among medical professionals with tenures of one to three years. According to the report, here’s what hospitals are doing to try to retain medical professionals:

The costs and burden of Maintenance of Certification drives physicians out of medicine

The American Board of Medical Specialties released its 2022–2023 ABMS Board Certification Report overviewing trends in certification and specialties. Here are the key findings:

Doctors, medical students encounter many hurdles to family-building, study finds

AIMPA intends to become a new voice for physicians in independent practice.

2024 will be a year of unending change — and a time of exponential growth for concierge medicine, inspired by doctors seizing the opportunity to forge deeper connections and align their priorities in a post-pandemic world.

President, GOP clash over meanings of economic indicators.

Young doctors’ early decisions can have profound effects on professional development and retirement. Here are some questions to consider.

The top news stories in primary care today.

Federal figures show growth across some industries and declines in others.

Outpatient revenue sees double-digit growth

Study highlights challenges faced by employed physicians in corporate-owned settings

Mounting pressures have plunged physicians into a crisis, underscoring the need for comprehensive reform.

Do it for the right reasons and the rewards will follow naturally

Watch four educational sessions on personal finance, revenue cycle management, investing and more.

University of Kentucky announces financial aid for Rural Physician Leadership Program.

Experts weigh in on current factors affecting the job market.

AIMPA intends to become a new voice for independent physicians across all specialties, including primary care.

The lack of socio-economic diversity among medical students is causing a growing health care and fiscal problem in the United States.

How to improve communication between primary and specialty care.

Physicians’ offices and hospitals both are part of gains for the month.

Hospitals and health care organizations don’t do enough to keep physicians. A new book discusses how to change that.

Experts call for reforms and policy changes

What would you do if an injury suddenly ended your career?