Medical Economics July 8, 2024
The most sustainable solution to overcoming physician burnout is industry-wide change, and the transition to a value-based system could lead us there
Physician burnout has increasingly become a pain point in the health care industry, affecting not only doctors’ well-being but potentially the quality of care they provide as well. As a primary care physician with vast health care experience, I have witnessed firsthand the profound impact that overwork and insufficient support can have on physicians, as well as ways to mitigate and altogether prevent burnout.
The challenge of excessive work hours
Physician burnout often stems from prolonged exposure to stressors such as excessive workload, administrative burdens and a lack of control over work processes. Some physicians may find themselves...
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