Physician Workforce

The United States continues to warn of a worsening physician shortage. The American Academy of Medical Colleges projects a shortage of up to 86,000 physicians by 2036, and notes that current access gaps are already substantial, especially in primary care…

Patients deserve the best care. To deliver on our commitment to provide the best care possible, physicians must be dedicated to lifelong learning, ensuring we are up-to-date on the latest research, treatment options, and standards of care. Medical knowledge and…

Numerous hospitals and health systems have announced new or expanded physician residency programs in 2026 to broaden training opportunities for medical students and strengthen their market’s pipeline of future physicians. Below are 15 hospitals and health systems launching, announcing or…

Burnout in healthcare cannot be solved by adding another meeting to the calendar of already overextended leaders. Real change happens when people have skin in the game and are invited to help fund, shape and sponsor the work. In 2023,…

States vary significantly in how many medical school graduates they produce per 100,000 residents, though the figures reflect where physicians are trained, not where they ultimately practice.  Becker’s calculated graduates per 100,000 residents using 2025 U.S. Census Bureau population estimates…

The word “provider” has become a contested term in American medicine, and the pushback is intensifying. In February, the American College of Physicians published a policy paper in Annals of Internal Medicine, arguing that referring to physicians as “providers” is…

The American Medical Association’s House of Delegates voted to formally oppose use of the term “provider” when referring to physicians, adopting the new policy at its Annual Meeting in Chicago this week. The vote builds on existing AMA policy that…

At a Pennsylvania hospital, anesthesia services were struggling to keep pace with demand. Today, prime-time operating room utilization is up 15 points, driven not by more resources, but by a smarter, data-informed approach to staffing and coordination. With nearly 40…

A recent study conducted by researchers at the American Medical Association confirmed what healthcare leaders have recognized for years: chronic workplace stress, loss of clinical autonomy, declining reimbursements, and growing patient demands are leaving physicians burned out, undervalued, and increasingly…

Temple Health broke national records in 2025 with 179 lung transplants and continues to lead the nation in volume. Behind that volume is a multidisciplinary care model built around patients with advanced lung disease who have moved beyond conventional treatment.…