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Physician Exit Intent Declined, Workforce Risks Persist

Workflow inefficiency, staffing shortages, compensation, and EHR burden remained leading concerns among physicians considering reducing clinical work or leaving their organizations.

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  • Kerri Miller

  • May 7, 2026

  • 3 min

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A recent study published in JAMA Network Open revealed that more than 20% of physicians plan to reduce clinical hours in 2024, although this marks a decrease from 26% in 2022. Over the same period, intentions to leave organizations dropped from 20% to 15%. Even with these improvements, significant concerns about workforce capacity persist, particularly among female and part-time physicians. Factors influencing retention include compensation, staffing consistency, and workflow efficiency, highlighting ongoing operational pressures beyond burnout.

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Physician Exit Intent Declined, Workforce Risks Persist

  • by Kerri Miller

  • May 7, 2026

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