Clinician Burnout Reaching Critical Levels; IT Leaders Can Help Stem the Tide, KLAS Report Finds
HealthsystemCIO.com December 7, 2024
The healthcare industry faces a growing challenge: clinician turnover. This issue, exacerbated by burnout and misaligned priorities, threatens the sustainability of clinical care delivery in health systems. According to the recent KLAS Arch Collaborative report, “Clinician Turnover 2024: Stemming the Rising Tide,” organizations must act decisively to curb this trend. For health IT executives overseeing their digital and clinical infrastructure, understanding the drivers of clinician turnover and implementing effective strategies are essential steps forward.
The Alarming Rise in Turnover
The report stated that nearly half of nurses and physicians in 2024 are classified as “at risk” of leaving their current organization. This marks a steady increase since 2019 and poses significant financial and operational challenges. The average cost of replacing...