Staffing

Being empathetic and respectful are keys to defusing potentially dangerous situations with patients

Experts weigh in on current factors affecting the job market.

Health care is hot in Washington, but survey shows regulatory burdens are hammering smaller, independent, primary care practices.

Agreement follows largest health care strike in U.S. history.

Hospitals and health care organizations don’t do enough to keep physicians. A new book discusses how to change that.

New report shows worrying increase in burnout and harassment among employees

Practice culture, personal considerations are also significant contributing factors

Physician reimbursement keeps dropping as doctors need predictable, stable sources of revenue.

As more physicians turn to employment by hospitals and health systems, they experience a work environment that nurses have endured for years.

Solutions for doctor shortage won’t be easy or fast, but they could be effective, AMA president says.

Percentage of searches filled dropped for fifth straight year in 2022, study finds

Training, tailored benefits and paths for career advancement help build loyalty and reduce employee attrition

AMA president to make presentation at National Press Club next week.

A revolving door of staff or an understaffed office can undo the good work of your practice. Here’s how to find and keep talent.

Health care is busy and getting busier, but there are possible solutions that could help physicians and other clinicians, according to a new report.

More than 75,000 walk off job in largest U.S. health care strike ever

Payers and providers must build trust among their patient bases to gain access to more quality data. But trust isn’t built overnight.

New survey shows significant increase in burnout symptoms just since 2021

Medicare data confirms trend of NPs and PAs treating patients as primary care physicians are in short supply.

Physicians Foundation announces survey results as Dr. Lorna Breen Foundation works to expand mental health care access.

Measuring engagement is key to meaningful change when workers are straining but loyal, and want to build a culture of excellence.

Advanced practice nurses are part of HHS investing $100 million in education.

MGMA report details trends that put a strain on physician-owned practices.

Survey results suggest more support for physicians would help.

FSMB’s latest census shows women are also a larger part of the physician workforce.