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“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.

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.

Former HHS Secretary Tom Price, M.D., urges doctors and practices to communicate the need for policy change.

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.

Former HHS Secretary Tom Price, M.D., discusses why, despite bipartisan potential, the issue keeps getting sidelined.

Former HHS Secretary Tom Price, M.D., explains why thousands of ready-to-practice clinicians remain sidelined.

Former HHS Secretary Tom Price, M.D., backs targeted immigration reform to support U.S. health care.

Former HHS Secretary Tom Price, M.D., says policy barriers are preventing thousands of qualified international clinicians from filling critical gaps in U.S. health care.

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.

American Medical Association President Bobby Mukkamala, M.D., joins the show to talk 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.

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