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The states with the most primary care physicians
California is the state with the most active primary care physicians, according to September data from KFF. -
Health professional shortage area designation not effective, study finds
The designation of health professional shortage areas has not contributed to significant changes in mortality or physician density in the designated counties, according to a recent study published in the November issue of Health Affairs. -
The states with the most emergency medicine physicians
California is the state with the most practicing emergency medicine physicians, according to recent data from KFF: -
25% of US medical students are debating dropping out: Survey
One-quarter of medical students in the U.S. are considering quitting their studies, a figure that compares to 12% worldwide, according to a report by Elsevier Health. -
The most popular physician specialty by state
Here are the most common specialties by state and in the District and Columbia, according to recent data from KFF: -
The bipartisan bills aimed at the physician crisis shortage
The physician shortage is limiting access to care for millions of Americans and requires swift action before the shortage grows even more, the American Medical Association reported Nov. 6. -
Value-based payment adoption reduces burnout in family physicians: Study
Family physicians who have adopted value-based payment models reported less burnout, according to a recent study from the American Academy of Family Physicians. -
Would female physicians choose medicine again?
Seventy percent or more of female physicians across at least 14 specialties said they would choose medicine again if they had to start their career again, according to Medscape's 2023 "Female Physician Compensation Report." -
What physicians should know about the CDC's plan to address burnout
The CDC's National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health has launched Impact Wellbeing, a national campaign providing resources to hospital leaders that aim to address physician burnout and strengthen well-being. -
Almost 60% of physicians practice in accountable care organizations
Nearly 60% of physicians care for patients in a practice that is an accountable care organization, according to a recent survey from the American Medical Association. -
3 ways to increase access to care in rural, underserved areas, per the AMA
Although the physician shortage is expected to hit 124,000 by 2034, health-professional shortage areas currently need 17,000 physicians to close care gaps, according to an Oct. 27 article from the American Medical Association. -
Good news, bad news for female physicians
Here are three pieces of good news and three pieces of bad news that female physicians should know: -
AMA president warns physician shortage is an 'urgent crisis'
American Medical Association President Jesse Ehrenfeld, MD, spotlighted the growing national physician shortage in a national address Oct. 25. -
The best hospital by state, per Newsweek
Newsweek has named its top 600 U.S. hospitals ranked by state, sorted by a score that factors recommendations, patient experience, quality and patient-reported outcome measures. -
The most popular specialties for female physicians
Obstetrics and gynecology is the most popular specialty for female physicians, according to Medscape's "Female Physician Compensation Report 2023." -
4 moves addressing the physician shortage
Here are four recent moves addressing the physician shortage that Becker's has reported on since Sept. 11: -
U of Kentucky receives $16M grant to address physician shortage
The University of Kentucky College of Medicine in Lexington has received a $16 million federal grant to support efforts to increase the number and diversity of primary care physicians across the state. -
Why physicians take side gigs
Nearly 1 in 4 physicians in the United States take side gigs, according to Medscape's 2023 "Physician Side Gigs Report" published Oct. 12. -
Coalition launches to address physician workforce crisis
A new coalition has formed to advocate for policy moves addressing the healthcare workforce shortage. -
Study links EHR time, coding changes to physician productivity gender gap
Female physicians see fewer patients but spend relatively more time working in EHRs, which results in lower productivity, but recent coding changes have helped level the playing field, according to a recent study published in Journal of General Internal Medicine.
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