Physician Jobs : Physician Employment
The United States is in the midst of a physician employment shortage that is expected to intensify as baby boomers age and the need for health care grows.
It is estimated that as many as one-third of today's practicing physicians will retire by 2020. There are about 650,000 practicing physicians.
American Academy of Family Physicians suggests there will be a shortage of 40,000 primary care doctors (family practice, internal medicine, pediatrics and OB/GYN) by 2020. Added to this shortage is the fact that the number of medical students choosing primary care as a profession has already dropped by 51.8% since 1997, and that currently only 2% of medical school graduates choose primary care as a career job.
Economy
The stock market collapse has had a major impact . Many doctors are postponing retirement because of the economy's impact on their retirement savings. But even a three- to five-year delay won't address the impending loss of experienced physicians.
Health Insurance Reform
Another uncertainty is the outcome of national health reform. Many physician practices are holding off making any decisions until they have a better idea of how the health reform will impact reimbursements.
We provide physicians with as many opportunities as possible and hospitals the most cost effective way to promote their opportunity.
The United States is in the midst of a physician employment shortage that is expected to intensify as baby boomers age and the need for health care grows.
It is estimated that as many as one-third of today's practicing physicians will retire by 2020. There are about 650,000 practicing physicians.
American Academy of Family Physicians suggests there will be a shortage of 40,000 primary care doctors (family practice, internal medicine, pediatrics and OB/GYN) by 2020. Added to this shortage is the fact that the number of medical students choosing primary care as a profession has already dropped by 51.8% since 1997, and that currently only 2% of medical school graduates choose primary care as a career job.
Economy
The stock market collapse has had a major impact . Many doctors are postponing retirement because of the economy's impact on their retirement savings. But even a three- to five-year delay won't address the impending loss of experienced physicians.
Health Insurance Reform
Another uncertainty is the outcome of national health reform. Many physician practices are holding off making any decisions until they have a better idea of how the health reform will impact reimbursements.
We provide physicians with as many opportunities as possible and hospitals the most cost effective way to promote their opportunity.
By Robert Truog
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