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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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    Over 20% of physicians plan to reduce clinical hours in 2024, though this is a decrease from 26% in 2022.

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    The proportion of physicians intending to leave their organization within 2 years declined from 20% in 2022 to 15% in 2024.

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    Female physicians are more likely to reduce hours but less likely to leave their organization compared to male physicians.

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    Factors influencing physicians to maintain their workload include improved workflow efficiency and higher compensation.

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    Despite improvements in retention indicators, operational pressures continue to impact physician workforce stability.

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Physician Exit Intent Declined, Workforce Risks Persist

  • by Kerri Miller

  • May 7, 2026

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