21% of doctors take furloughs or pay cuts amid coronavirus: new survey - Business Insider

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1 in 5 doctors has been furloughed or taken a pay cut as the coronavirus pandemic hits hospitals. Some say they're considering new jobs.

As part of that aid package, some $100 billion is set aside for hospitals, with even more funding included inBut some doctors aren't waiting around for the help.

As a result of the pandemic, 14% of physicians said they plan to seek a different practice, and 6% said they planned to exit patient care entirely. "Prior to the pandemic, physicians were already facing a number of stress factors eroding their morale and potentially limiting patient access to their services," the study concluded. "These trends were of concern prior to the pandemic due to the growing shortage of physicians nationwide.

Travis Singleton, executive vice president of the firm behind the survey, said the results show a clear need for more physicians.he told the Dallas Business Journal"That won't be solved until we increase the U.S. residency slots. What else can you do? You have everyone practice to the limits of their CV. Increase use of nonphysician clinicians. Nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nursing case managers, care team environments.

 

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indiesentinel but I thought they were overwhelmed?

Insane 🤯

Yep

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Two Dr friends work in offices, not hospitals. One works 1 week, off 2 must use vacation time or no pay. Other Dr works 3 days a week, just took a 30% pay cut. Both work for NovantHealth

Added to that, are doctors who don't want to be exposed to the virus. Some, especially the older ones, have pushed off scheduled shifts.

ChrisCadieux5 Didn't realize we needed less doctors

Is this because elective surgeries were put on hold?

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