Employment Trends

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

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.

Study becomes the latest to confirm earlier research and suspicions about potential bad effects of consolidation in health care.

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.

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.

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.

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.

AMA votes to strengthen guidance on doctors entering corporate relationships.

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