Fewer physicians reported plans to reduce clinical hours or leave their organizations in 2024 compared with peak pandemic levels, although workforce instability remains a concern, according to a large national survey study. Researchers analyzed responses from more than 37,000 physicians across 160 US healthcare organizations and found that intent to reduce clinical hours declined from 26% in 2022 to 23% in 2024, while intent to leave organizations dropped from 20% to 15%. Female physicians, part-time physicians, and those with more than 20 years in practice showed higher workforce reduction risks. Physicians consistently identified workflow inefficiency, staffing instability, compensation, and administrative burden as major concerns.

Source: JAMA Network Open