Health Workforce
Q&A: The root causes of problems in primary care
“Financial neglect and excessively large patient panels” are the root causes of problems in primary care, according to Thomas Bodenheimer, MD, MPH, a professor of family and community medicine at the University of California, San Francisco.
Physician burnout and shortages: The challenges facing primary care
Complex challenges like physician burnout, workforce shortages and insufficient resources are some of the most prominent issues facing primary care today, but transforming the field is possible, a speaker said.
Expert: ‘Retention is key’ amid growing provider shortages
ARLINGTON, Va. — Staffer retention impacts the quality of patient care and is even more essential with growing provider shortages, according to a presentation at GI Outlook.
Q&A: Women in Medicine Summit returns in person to address inequities, empower attendees
For the first time in 3 years, the Women in Medicine Summit will be taking place in person, from Sept. 16 to 17, in Chicago.
US surgeon general: Confronting burnout 'must be a top national priority'
U.S. Surgeon General Vivek H. Murthy, MD, MBA, issued an advisory addressing the alarming rate of burnout among health care workers.
Q&A: Strong Match Day results for primary care viewed with ‘cautious optimism’
This year’s Main Residency Match saw a record-high number of positions offered in primary care, according to the National Resident Matching Program.
Global report on future of health care anticipates considerable changes in next decade
Health care providers said they feel undervalued and unsatisfied with the current health care system, and many are considering leaving the workforce, according to Elsevier Health’s first “Clinician of the Future” report.
Pediatric rheumatology comes up short on Match Day: Just 69% of fellowship slots filled
Results from the 2021 Medical Specialties Matching Program reveal that pediatric rheumatology fellowship programs filled less than 70% of their available slots, according to the American College of Rheumatology.
Bedside to 'Webside': Telehealth training for rheumatology fellows could bridge care gaps
When it comes to rheumatology and telemedicine, the general consensus is that COVID-19 has dragged the field, kicking and screaming, into the 21st century.
Hooked on Rheum with Jinoos Yazdany, MD, MPH
Rheumatology has been a lifelong love for me. When I was a small child, my parents were working and asked my aunt to care for me during the day. My aunt did not have kids of her own and showered me with love and attention. But I also watched her struggle with rheumatoid arthritis, which progressively made it harder for her to do her activities of daily living.