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Research shows telehealth increases physician time with patients, raising sustainability concerns for primary care.

A researcher also discusses how a team used AI to comb through years’ worth of physician and hospital data.

Columbia University researchers identify five measurable dimensions of team creativity that could help primary care practices solve persistent challenges.

A study quantifies effects of less market competition across the nation as hospitals integrated doctors’ offices into their systems.

Explore the latest insights on value-based care, physician debt, and essential practice tips in the interactive July/August 2025 edition of Medical Economics Insider.

Orthopedic surgeons top the pay scale; pediatricians earn less than half as much.

A slideshow with figures from the American Medical Association's report: "Physician Practice Characteristics in 2024."

Our 96th annual Physician Report goes beyond compensation to examine how financial strain, payer complexity and legal risk are shaping the future of medical practice.

Family physicians navigate challenges like burnout and compensation negotiation. The AAFP's career dashboard can empower them with vital salary and job satisfaction insights.

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.

From tech adoption to updates to malpractice law and financial resilience, these expert Q&As offer timely insights for medical practices navigating today’s challenges.

Physician financial tips from the White Coat Investor.

New data reveals how physician pay gaps between academic and private practice vary widely by specialty — with some doctors losing over $100K.

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

New data shows med students still see primary care as less prestigious — and less lucrative.

Pharmacy closures, hospital shortages and underserved primary care persist in 80% of counties across rural and urban America.

New JAMA Health Forum study shows the rate of physicians exiting Medicare has doubled since 2010, with solo practices and primary care physicians leading the way.

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.

Hospitals and health systems bet on early job offers and loan repayment as a new workforce strategy gains steam.

The national nursing shortage is not just a problem for hospitals. Here’s how doctors can find and keep good nurses.

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.

Leader of an organization devoted to independent practice describes the state of ownership.

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.