Physicians face a range of challenges in today's healthcare industry. Here are the top 10 issues facing physicians today, according to Medical Economics' 2024 "Physician Report."
Medical Economics collected data from its physician audience on salaries, productivity, malpractice rates and the state of the profession. The data covers 2023 and was collected during the first and second quarters of 2024.
1. Burden of paperwork/quality metrics
2. Inadequate reimbursement
3. Third-party interference (including prior authorization)
4. Burnout or work-life balance
5. Electronic health records
6. Lack of staffing
7. Nonphysician providers gaining practice/prescribing independence
8. Lack of trust in healthcare institutions/medical knowledge
9. Recruiting young physicians
10. Malpractice/tort reform