Careers

WalletHub’s latest CPI analysis reveals which metro areas are seeing prices rise fastest.

Stefanie Simmons, M.D., FACEP, CMO of the Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation, joins the show to talk about the state of burnout in health care and what’s being done to fix it.

New JAMA analysis estimates more than 11,000 physicians on H-1B visas in FY 2024; reliance nearly doubles in rural areas and quadruples in the poorest counties.

Clinicians relying on AI-powered decision-making were considered less skilled and less competent by their peers than those who did not use AI.

Advocates say the shift better reflects real-world clinical roles, but the path depends on state laws and hospital policies.

The annual gathering drew leaders from across the industry, including pioneering consultants Specialdocs and 10 of its affiliated physicians.

David Ford, CEO of CMA Physician Services, joins the show to explain how Medway helps independent physicians offload administrative burdens so they can focus on patient care.

A new study suggests pharmacy technicians can ease physicians’ administrative load and improve patient access. Can practices afford not to hire them?

Bain & Company finds hospitals accelerating investment in primary care and value-based care, even as labor shortages and patient skepticism over AI threaten progress.

Paul Merrick, M.D., and Dan Greenleaf of Duly Health and Care join the show to discuss how independent physician groups can stay competitive, lower costs and preserve autonomy amid consolidation across the health care industry.

Prior authorization remains one of the top pain points in health care, consuming hours of physician and staff time each week and delaying care for countless patients. This Medical Economics FAQ unpacks the most common questions physicians ask about prior authorization, its real costs, and what reforms may be on the horizon.

Tired of watching patients crushed by opaque hospital billing, Keith Smith, M.D., built a free-market surgery center where transparency, affordability and physician autonomy come first.

Helen Falkner of Jackson Physician Search says that respect, culture, and communication — not just pay — are what truly keep physicians from walking away.

Helen Falkner of Jackson Physician Search explains why retention hinges less on pay and more on leadership, communication, and cultural alignment.

Why physicians still face barriers to receiving mental health care and what’s being done to change it

Why physicians still face barriers to receiving mental health care and what’s being done to change it

Why physicians still face barriers to receiving mental health care and what’s being done to change it

Compensation climbed to record levels in 2025, fueled by supply-demand imbalances and new expectations among younger physicians.

Why physicians still face barriers to receiving mental health care and what’s being done to change it

Why physicians still face barriers to receiving mental health care and what’s being done to change it

Why physicians still face barriers to receiving mental health care and what’s being done to change it

Concierge medicine continues to gain momentum as a practical option for physicians seeking more control over their career, stronger patient relationships and a financially sustainable path forward.

Why physicians still face barriers to receiving mental health care and what’s being done to change it

Why physicians still face barriers to receiving mental health care and what’s being done to change it