Physician Intent to Reduce Hours and Intent to Leave Organizations - Takeaways - MDSpire

Physician Intent to Reduce Hours and Intent to Leave Organizations

  • By

  • Lisa Rotenstein

  • Purva Shah

  • Roger Brown

  • Heather Farley

  • Tait Shanafelt

  • Christine A. Sinsky

  • May 6, 2026

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    As of 2021, 40% of physicians intended to reduce clinical work hours, a significant increase from previous years.

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    One-fourth of physicians indicated a likelihood of leaving their current practice within 24 months, stable since 2014.

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    Persistent issues like incomplete staffing and financial stresses continue to affect physicians post-pandemic.

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    The study aims to assess changes in physician work intentions and identify factors influencing these trends.

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    The AMA's Organizational Biopsy survey tool helps organizations measure and improve physician workforce well-being.

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Physician Intent to Reduce Hours and Intent to Leave Organizations

  • by Lisa Rotenstein, Purva Shah, Roger Brown, Heather Farley, Tait Shanafelt, Christine A. Sinsky

  • May 6, 2026

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