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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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    23% of physicians plan to reduce hours in

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    Intent to leave organizations decreased to 15%.

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    Female physicians show higher reduction intention but lower leave intention.

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    Hospital-based physicians more likely to reduce hours than primary care.

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    Key factors influencing retention include compensation and workflow efficiency.

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Physician Exit Intent Declined, Workforce Risks Persist

  • by Kerri Miller

  • May 7, 2026

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