Survey finds compensation key to physician retention

Editor's Note

In the annual Physician Practice Preference & Relocation Survey from The Medicus Firm, nearly 3 in 10 physicians say concerns about appropriate compensation is the primary reason they would consider a career change, the July 5 FierceHealthcare reports.

More than 17% of respondents say they will “likely” or “definitely” look to make a career change in the next year.

Based on the results, quality compensation packages and reasonable scheduling demands could be the key to physician retention, the authors say.

Nearly 3 in 10 physicians cited concerns about appropriate compensation as the primary reason they would consider a career change, according to a recent survey. Results from the 14th annual Physician Practice Preference & Relocation Survey from The Medicus Firm show more than 17% of respondents will "likely" or "definitely" look to make a career change within the next year.