Life Sciences Intelligence July 9, 2024
According to a news release from the AMA, physician burnout rates are under 50% for the first time in four years.
Last week, the American Medical Association issued a news release announcing that physician burnout rates have dropped below 50% for the first time in 4 years. According to the report, the 2023 physician burnout rate is 48.2%, 14.6% lower than the 62.8% reported in 2021.
Physician burnout has been a constant challenge, gaining more attention at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic when many physicians were overworked and overburdened by the pandemic’s challenges. Since then, seemingly endless research and initiatives have focused on reducing clinician burnout.
Namely, the American Medical Association (AMA) has led efforts to reduce physician burnout,...