Workforce
Reasons cited include an uncertain healthcare environment, escalating costs, declining reimbursements and a softened local economy.
Shortage of 20 to 30,000 physicians by 2025 possible; Nurse practitioner trainees now represent 19 percent of all medical trainees, expert says.
He debuted at number 67 overall, fourth among healthcare executives nationally, and was deemed the top Long Island business leader.
Reason is declining reimbursement rates coupled with an increase in the administrative burden, particularly due to EHRs.
The authors tout education as the most prudent means of addressing the issue.
Data showed that the average primary care salary that was offered at placement rose from $207,041 in 2015 to $229,734.
The level of turnover registered in 2016 has held steady and is among the highest rates calculated over the last two decades.
New report says patient-to-doctor ratio shows "healthy surplus" of docs; other report says aging population will exacerbate shortage.
HealthMine surveyed 750 patients and 73 percent said their health plan doesn't seem to understand their needs.
Memorial Hermann, Mayo Clinic, Penn Medicine among providers lauded for keeping their workforces happy.