Employment Trends

AANP offers five critical health care trends for next year.

A look at average annual salaries, based on government figures.

SullivanCotter data show doctors’ pay is back to historical average growth.

AAFP president discusses teaching newer physicians, expanding voices in medicine, and the upcoming flu season.

Jen Brull, MD, FAAFP, speaks about projects and policies of American Academy of Family Physicians.

Governor signs bill sponsored by physician-lawmaker to improve care, increase doctors and create jobs.

American Medical Association president responds to AAPA letters calling for dialogue on AMA’s ‘scope creep’ campaign against expanding practice for other clinicians.

The physician shortage and government changes have led to some interesting recruiting and salary trends.

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.

Is an interest rate cut coming? Analysts consider jobless rate, other economic indicators.

As the American population ages and the need for health care grows, physicians aren’t the only clinicians in short supply. Here’s a report on the state of the medical workforce – and how doctors can help.

AAPA says scope creep campaign misleads patients and hurts teamwork in health care.

California physician-legislator supports bill to create training opportunities in region with notably poor health care access and health outcomes.

FTC ban was set to take effect Sept. 4, but judge says it ‘shall not be enforced or otherwise take effect.’

AMN Healthcare report identifies the top 20 specialties employers are recruiting

How physicians can earn extra income in this role

Pennsylvania ruling sides with Federal Trade Commission, but Texas case has ruled against ban set for Sept. 4.

The most sustainable solution to overcoming physician burnout is industry-wide change, and the transition to a value-based system could lead us there

Physicians are in high demand — here’s how to find your new role

Federal Trade Commission splits 3-2 on new rule about contract clauses that affect physicians and other health care workers, but ban won't cover nonprofits.

Adopting the attitude of a business owner is crucial to getting the most from outside work

Chapter 11 bankruptcies dipped in fourth quarter last year, but it’s unclear if that is a trend.