Burnout and Wellbeing

“They need to just suck it up, buttercup.” That’s what an insurance executive told physicians who asked why the system was burning them out. For many physicians, that attitude is the last straw.

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.

Although physician compensation rose 3.7%, concerns over reimbursement, pediatric pay and workforce pressures signal a strained industry.

Physician financial tips from the White Coat Investor.

Independent physicians face troubling trends that could lead to worse patient care.

American Medical Association President Bobby Mukkamala, M.D., explains what the AMA is doing for physicians in terms of prior authorizations, private practice, artificial intelligence and scope of practice.

American Medical Association President Bobby Mukkamala, M.D., joins the show to talk about AMA priorities, primary care struggles and his personal journey from physician to patient.

Medical director of the Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes Foundation discusses developments in hospitals and licensing boards.

A new survey reveals the lowest physician career satisfaction in over a decade. From social media misinformation to fears of litigation, today’s doctors face mounting pressure — and it’s reshaping how they view the profession.

Low-cost small group sessions offer scalable, lower-cost alternative to traditional coaching models.

The chief medical officer of the Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation discusses the state of health care burnout in 2025.

The chief medical officer of the Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation discusses the state of health care burnout as of mid-2025.

The chief medical officer of the Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation discusses the state of health care burnout as of mid-2025.

The chief medical officer of the Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation discusses the state of health care burnout as of mid-2025.

The chief medical officer of the Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation discusses the state of health care burnout as of mid-2025.

The chief medical officer of the Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation discusses the state of health care burnout as of mid-2025.

Rebekah Bernard, M.D., looks at how experts are challenging the burdens of Maintenance of Certification, advocating for physician autonomy and alternative pathways.

The chief medical officer of the Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation discusses the state of health care burnout as of mid-2025.

The chief medical officer of the Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation discusses the state of health care burnout as of mid-2025.

The chief medical officer of the Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation discusses the state of health care burnout as of mid-2025.

A leader of the American Independent Medical Practice Association discusses new AMA findings about the state of private practice physicians.

Brian McKillop, president of AMN Healthcare, Physicians Solutions, joins the show to discuss the company's latest report on the physician shortage.

Doctors should not have to choose between mental health care and their career

New policy prioritizes privacy, consent and ethical use of biological data to support clinician well-being.

It is time we raise awareness of provider mental health as an individual problem and start recognizing it as a systemic one.