The Maine Medical Association, a professional organization of about 4,000 doctors and medical students, formally called for universal health care insurance coverage in September. The group joins four other medical associations and several advocacy groups representing...
Anyone who has ever worked in nursing will attest to the fact that burnout isn’t new. The emotionally intense, highly physical nature of the job combined with a lack of institutional support and huge demand placed on the American health system means that nurses...
In the United States, the cost of health care—from medical insurance premiums to office visit copays to prescription drug costs—can be an enormous burden on consumers. However, the money individuals spend on health care pales compared to the government tally for...
Physician burnout is at an all-time high. According to the American Medical Association, 62.8% of U.S. physicians reported at least one symptom of burnout, which includes emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and reduced feelings of personal accomplishment. The...
About 2 in 5 active physicians will be 65 or older by 2034. While many physicians have historically retired closer to age 70, burnout exacerbated by COVID-19 will likely accelerate rather than delay retirement among the current cohort of practicing physicians. As a...
