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Physician Burnout Costs U.S. Billions Each Year
Physician burnout is not only a widespread problem for physicians themselves, but it is also bad for business, or so found a new study published this week.
Barton Associates’ Locum Hero: Dr. Neilly Buckalew
Earlier this year, Barton Associates announced the Locum Heroes campaign, with a focus on giving back to locum tenens providers who make a difference in their communities, near and far. In response, we received more than 100 nominations, each desc…
“Physician Misery Index” Climbs to 3.94/5
Despite efforts being made to raise awareness of physician burnout, a healthcare analytics company has announced their Physician Misery Index is now a 3.94 out of 5.
Physicians Take a Stand Against Gun Violence
Three days before a physician became a victim of the 372nd mass shooting in the U.S. in 2018, the American College of Physicians updated its position on firearms.
Physicians Top Yet Another “Highest Paid” List
There’s money in practicing medicine, or so says another top ten list, which ranks physicians and surgeons as top earners in the field.
72% of Physicians Report Financial Ties to Drug, Device Industry
Since 2003, gifts and payments made to physicians by drug and device companies have been publicly reported–that doesn’t seem to slow them down too much.
PCPs ‘Not Doing Enough’ as STD Rates Skyrocket
There has been an “explosion in STD rates,” due, in part, to primary care physicians failing to screen their patients and discuss sexual activity.
Want to Take Your Mind Off Work? Volunteer.
Finding the time to volunteer your services to underserved populations or in times of crisis may be one way to help you escape from your day-to-day burdens.
Dementia And Guns: When Should Doctors Broach The Topic?
As the number of Americans with dementia rises, health professionals are grappling with when and how to pose the question: “Do you have guns at home?”
Physicians Are Plagued by EHR, but Few Are Asking Them How to Improve It
Despite documentation burden being a leading factor of physician burnout, organizations and EHR vendors are barely asking physicians how to improve.