The Medical Group Management Association’s most recent MGMA Stat poll asked healthcare leaders, “Have you had a doctor retire unexpectedly in the past year?”
- 28% said yes.
- 72% said no.
Among the healthcare leaders who reported an unexpected retirement:
- Nearly half (45%) said it was related to the pandemic:
- 4% said a doctor retired after a COVID-19 diagnosis.
- 41% said the retirement was pandemic-related, such as burnout, health risks, loss of reimbursement.
- 30% said the retirement was based on non-COVID-19 health reasons.
- 26% said “other,” which included at least one physician who left to pursue alpaca farming.
Continue to MGMA.com to read the full article, and learn more about:
- The gap between physician supply and demand.
- The disconnect between administrators and physicians.
- Better engagement and retention strategies.
Read the Entire Article on MGMA.com
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