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The National Physician and Nurse Supply Survey revealed that among hospital CEO respondents, 68 percent view physician shortages as a serious problem that must be addressed (Caldwell 2007). In the last column (Cohn and Harlow 2009), we outlined ways that the recruiting process could differentiate hospitals and alleviate physician shortages. In this column, we address the challenges of physician retention and the strategies to improve the practice environment. Specifically, we discuss physician frustration, workplace burnout, and three elements of a proactive retention strategy. Also, we present the case of a medical group that recognized a physician retention problem and implemented an on-boarding system as a remedy. |
