007 - Why We're Not Fixing Physician Burnout

Are any of my colleagues flummoxed about the anemic response to physician burnout data? Even during the Covid19 crisis with the value of excellent doctors and healthcare personnel so high profile— the CEOs stumble when it’s time to support their people. The best physicians—those with the most options—defect, medical students veer away from primary care careers, and patients lose access to great care. The evidence about what’s wrong and what will fix burnout is clear—but we are short on effective action!<br />The “business school mindset” (profits over patients) is destroying the medical profession and harming all kinds of stakeholders.<br />I’d love your ideas—listen to my latest Licensed to Lead podcast and tell me your thoughts about salvaging physician careers and the medical profession.