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Despite some improvement in recent years, the rate of burnout among physicians remains stubbornly high.
45%
Today, 45% of US physicians express at least one symptom of burnout.1
Leaders, you can make a difference for your care teams.
of US residents reported burnout in 2024—a drop from previous years, but still over one-third of trainees2
of US nurses say they feel burned out most days, based on a 2025 survey of more than 12,000 respondents3
of medical students experience burnout, per a 2022 global meta-analysis covering nearly 27,000 students4
Burnout manifests in different ways, but symptoms often show up through a combination of emotional, physical, and behavioral signs like:
Chronic mental, physical, or emotional exhaustion
Feeling detached, negative, or cynical about work
Loss of motivation or little sense of accomplishment
Reduced efficiency or difficulty concentrating
Treating patients or tasks in an impersonal, mechanical way
Caring for others is rewarding, but it can also be exhausting. Clinicians shoulder the daily pressures of long hours, administrative tasks, and clunky technology. Leaders share in this struggle from a different vantage point—they are charged with protecting staff well-being, keeping operations running smoothly, and addressing systemic issues that contribute to burnout. And that's just just the tip of the iceberg...
All settings and specialties have unique pressures, but some stressors are universal:
By 2036, the US may be short 86,000 physicians, with primary care hit hardest.5 That means:
Unpredictable schedules. Little flexibility for time off. Limited control over shifts. A complicated process for requesting changes. Uneven workloads.
These are just a few of the daily scheduling frustrations physicians face. The reality:
Outdated scheduling methods only make it worse, as they heavily contribute to unfair schedules.
Clinical communication is the backbone of care delivery, but inefficient or fragmented communication wastes time and increases care team stress levels. Issues can include:
When communication breaks down, patient care suffers, and so does team morale. Unnecessary care team toil like this can be a major drag on job satisfaction, leaving clinicians frustrated and burned out.
The move to value-based care means more documentation. For many physicians, the balance between patient care and ancillary work is gone:
EHRs are where much of the magic happens, but they contribute to the problem with workflows that are often slow, clunky, and disconnected. It's no wonder EHR-related stress is a major factor in up to 40% of burnout cases.11
When you spend more time clicking boxes than caring for patients, the calling to heal starts to transform into endless data entry.
Shouldn't it mean more than this?
Mitigating burnout can't be done in one day, but there are concrete steps you can take to start prioritizing care team wellness.
STEP 1
Stigma makes burnout worse. Create a culture where clinicians can speak up without fear by encouraging open dialogue about stress and workload. Take time to listen closely to their concerns and, where possible, take definitive (and visible) action to make improvements.
STEP 2
Modern tech solutions reduce friction to empower your care teams. Perfect example: It's time to ditch the spreadsheets in favor of automated physician scheduling software that builds fair and balanced schedules, accounts for individual provider preferences, and still allows for manager oversight.
In a similar vein, basic secure texting tools are not equipped to facilitate efficient care delivery. A more advanced (and integrated) clinical communication platform can route messages accurately, minimize alarm fatigue, and sync with schedules to eliminate the constant question of "Who's on call?"
STEP 3
EHRs should simplify care, but many are cumbersome at best. Limited customization forces clinicians to navigate clunky interfaces, slowing response times. Look for solutions that streamline documentation—reducing clicks and redundancy—so providers can spend more time with their patients.
STEP 4
While it may seem like a natural next step, adding more and "better” tools to your tech stack won't always fix deeper workflow issues. Consolidation and careful integration can actually have a much bigger impact on daily operations for your care team.
For example, integrating your scheduling and communication tools can drastically increase productivity by allowing providers to get the right messages to the right person at the right time. This reduces workflow friction and can facilitate faster patient care.
STEP 5
Nurses spend more time coordinating care than with patients,12 which fuels burnout and turnover. To empower your nurses, try:
STEP 6
Violence and harassment in healthcare are rising—13% of healthcare workers reported harassment in 2022.6 To meet Joint Commission standards for violence prevention, provide staff training to recognize and prevent escalation, and implement rapid-alert technology so clinicians can discreetly call for help when they need it.
STEP 7
Studies show that burnout decreases when clinicians feel valued.13 To help, offer confidential mental health support, floating holidays, and regular wellness activities. Reinforce these efforts by giving your teams a seat at the table when discussing important new policies and considering implementing new tech.
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