6 reasons physicians prefer being employed

Fifty-two percent of employed physicians like their jobs because they do not have to run a small business, according to Medscape’s 2022 “Employed Physicians Report.”

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Medscape surveyed more than 1,350 physicians employed by healthcare organizations, hospitals, large group practices, clinics or other medical groups about their jobs.  

Here is why surveyed physicians like being employed:

  • Don’t have to run a small business: 52 percent
  • Stable income: 50 percent
  • Malpractice insurance is paid: 27 percent
  • Work-life balance: 21 percent
  • Work with large teams and staff: 16 percent
  • Less time spent on rules and regulations: 8 percent

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