Careers

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2025 would add 14,000 Medicare-support training slots over seven years and codify rural residency support.

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

The American Medical Association’s House of Delegates moves to ease compliance burdens, protect exam-takers and equip residents as advocates.

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.