Cardiologist burnout sees increase

Burnout among cardiologists has increased by 4 percentage points over the last year, according to Medscape’s 2024 “Physician Burnout and Depression Report.” 

Advertisement

Forty-three percent of cardiologists reported experiencing burnout in the 2023 report, but that rose to 47% in this year’s report. Cardiology also moved up places in the rankings of specialties this year, rising from No. 17 to No. 12 across 25 specialties.

Meanwhile, overall physician burnout decreased by 4% between the 2023 and 2024 reports.

At the Becker’s 32nd Annual Meeting: The Business and Operations of ASCs, taking place October 29-31 in Chicago, ASC leaders, surgeons and healthcare executives will explore strategies to drive growth, enhance operational performance, navigate reimbursement challenges and prepare for the future of ambulatory surgery. Apply for complimentary registration now.

Advertisement

Next Up in Cardiology

  • Mercy Fort Smith (Ark.) has opened a specialty cardiology clinic at Mercy Tower West in Fort Smith, Ark.  Abdul-Nasser Adjei,…

  • El Dorado Heart, a new cardiology practice led by interventional cardiologist Ayobami Eluwole, MD, opened two  new clinics in El…

Advertisement

Comments are closed.