The CHG Healthcare physician workforce playbook
Redefine strategy for a physician-centered future
Healthcare is at a critical inflection point. Outdated clinical workforce models strain physicians and limit patient access to care. This report shares data, practical frameworks, and expert guidance that strengthen access to care and healthcare organization resilience with physician-centered workforce strategies.
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86,000
projected physician shortage by 2036
33%
of academic physicians indicate moderate/high intent to leave their current position in two years
83%
of physicians attribute their burnout primarily to professional stress
77%
medical group without a formal retention strategy
The imperatives of a modern physician workforce strategy
Performance and resiliency rise when systems are designed around physicians. These resources show how to put a strategy to work.
Economic Power of the Physician
Recognize physicians as the engine of care access and financial stability. Align deployment and billing practices to protect margins and patient throughout.
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Enterprise-Wide Workforce Optimization
Unlock flexibility by coordinating physician supply and demand across sites and service lines. Use standardized workflows to move faster and avoid care gaps.
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Technology-Enabled Efficiency
Embrace tools that streamline workflows, reduce administrative burden, and enable smarter workforce decisions--all with the physician experience at the center.
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Physician Engagement as a Business Strategy
Reframe engagement as a measurable lever for performance, culture, and retention.
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