While there are pros and cons to both options, here is what employed physicians like most about their work setup, according to Medscape’s 2023 “Employed Physicians Report,” published Aug. 22:
Note: Two percent of physicians said they do not like anything about being an employed physician.
1. Don’t have to run a business: 56 percent
2. Stable income: 52 percent
3. Employer pays for malpractice insurance: 28 percent
4. Work-life balance: 22 percent
5. Work with large teams and staff: 13 percent
6. Spend less time on rules and regulations: 10 percent
7. Company management: 1 percent
8. Other: 2 percent
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