Employment Trends

Physicians have many reasons for not having a contract reviewed, but not doing so puts them at extreme risk

Drop is the highest of any profession measured, but overall, doctors are still near the top of the list for public trust

The number of doctors working for hospitals and private equity-backed firms is on the rise

Real-world examples that illustrate how recruitment agreements can end badly for physicians

Rochelle P. Walensky, MD, MPH, former CDC director, co-authored a special report on the physician shortage in the U.S., published in the New England Journal of Medicine.

As health care moves home, primary care physicians are stepping in to ensure care stays personal and effective.

How does the length of the contract or the term of employment impact the enforceability of the physician recruiting agreement?

Understanding the legal implications for the physician if the recruitment agreement is breached

$3.9 million grant intended to boost primary care and help rural areas in the state

The role of non-compete clauses in physician recruitment agreements. What are the best practices for these agreements?

How do signing bonuses, relocation expenses, or loan repayment incentives factor into recruitment agreements, and what legal considerations come with these perks?

How compensation structures vary in physician recruitment contracts and the factors that contribute to these variations.

What are the key elements that should be included in a physician recruitment agreement so that both parties are protected?

Steady monthly growth was even with 2023, according to latest figures from Bureau of Labor Statistics.

What are the biggest risks of agreeing to a physician recruitment agreement?

Physicians Foundation examined how doctors feel about business environment in health care.

Physicians are in high demand — here’s how to find your new role

AANP offers five critical health care trends for next year.

Let’s continue to celebrate women’s advances in medicine, science, law and other fields. But we also must recognize that the shortage of men in health care professions is becoming a critical issue.

Monthly report shows gains for hospitals, home health care services.

CMS published its list of teaching hospitals awarded Medicare-supported GME positions under Section 126 of CAA, 2021.

A look at average annual salaries, based on government figures.

SullivanCotter data show doctors’ pay is back to historical average growth.

SullivanCotter posts survey results covering salary of approximately 215,000 doctors.

Before switching jobs, make sure you are making the right move

AAFP president discusses teaching newer physicians, expanding voices in medicine, and the upcoming flu season.

Jen Brull, MD, FAAFP, speaks about projects and policies of American Academy of Family Physicians.

Governor signs bill sponsored by physician-lawmaker to improve care, increase doctors and create jobs.

American Medical Association president responds to AAPA letters calling for dialogue on AMA’s ‘scope creep’ campaign against expanding practice for other clinicians.

The physician shortage and government changes have led to some interesting recruiting and salary trends.