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AMA votes to strengthen guidance on doctors entering corporate relationships.

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

White House touts economic growth evidenced by latest Department of Labor report.

A new JAMA study shows that, while overall health care employment has recovered from the pandemic, gaps remain in hospitals, nursing homes and intensive behavioral care.

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

A new report finds steep declines in rural physician numbers and small practice closures — raising alarm about access, consolidation and the corporatization of care.

Physician satisfaction isn't just about earning more — it's about feeling fairly paid. These 10 states lead the nation in how satisfied doctors are with their compensation, according to new Marit Health data.

A new study finds that clarifying team roles and routing protocols sharply reduced physician message burden without new tech or added costs.

High salaries don't guarantee satisfaction. These states, and D.C., rank lowest in how fairly physicians feel they are paid, according to new data from Marit Health.

University of Michigan’s “portal practice slots” didn’t cut after-hours EHR time, but physicians still reported less stress and better control over their day.

Nation has been fighting geographic disparities for more than 50 years with ‘limited progress,’ commentators say.

Female primary care physicians spend more time on portal messages and documentation — and report higher levels of burnout and patient hostility — than their male counterparts.

New data from the American Medical Association show percentages of physicians in private practice by specialty.

A new analysis shows that structural forces — not patient need — shape who gets primary care.

Lisa Grabl, group president of CHG Healthcare, explains the vital role locum tenens physicians play in underserved areas.

A new national survey finds loneliness is widespread among academic family physicians, especially women and minority doctors, and may be hindering efforts to address the same issue in patients.

Survey finds small practices deliver high satisfaction and deeper patient relationships.

New analysis of Medicare billing data shows high turnover among advanced practice providers, especially in hospital-based and smaller practices.

A new study in JAMA Network Open finds that suicide remains a top cause of death among medical residents — especially in their first months of training.

Remote support is helping primary care practices reduce administrative stress, allowing physicians to focus more on patient care.

A 10-step guide for physicians to assess their compensation accurately, using benchmarks and data to ensure they receive fair pay for their expertise.

New research shows nearly 30% of satisfied doctors are eyeing an exit, and compensation alone won’t convince them to stay.

A new research letter outlines the toll that short-staffed teams take on physicians, and why many are considering cutting their hours, or walking away.

Six evidence-based strategies to fight burnout, reclaim your time and stay in medicine.

Physician burnout persists beyond pandemic, Sermo survey finds, and physicians are reluctant to seek help.

Advanced practice providers are showing up in large numbers in primary care and will soon make up half the workforce in that segment.

What’s fueling salary increases for primary care physicians? Talent shortages, increased burnout and rising administrative burdens — not greed.

Medical Economics was on the ground in New Orleans covering the ACP Internal Medicine Meeting 2025.

The aging population demands urgent geriatric training in primary care to address complex health needs and improve senior healthcare outcomes.

As nurse practitioners gain greater autonomy and influence, many physicians are raising concerns.