By Mariah Taylor

Hospitals reported the most severe physician shortage among practice settings, according to the "2024 Physician Compensation Report," published May 23.

Researchers surveyed more than 1,100 physicians in a broad range of specialties between February and March.

When asked about the effects of the physician shortage, most physicians (67%) said they have experienced overwork or burnout and diminished job satisfaction (60%). Twenty-seven percent said they have experienced anxiety or depression.

Here are the settings and locations by the severity of physician shortages:

Practice type

Health system/IDN/ACO

Mild: 16%

Moderate: 43%

Severe: 36%

Not impacted: 5%

Hospital

Mild: 10%

Moderate: 42%

Severe: 40%

Not impacted: 8%

Multi-specialty group

Mild: 15%

Moderate: 47%

Severe: 29%

Not impacted: 9%

Academic

Mild: 10%

Moderate: 49%

Severe: 29%

Not impacted: 12%

Single-specialty group

Mild: 19%

Moderate: 46%

Severe: 22%

Not impacted: 13%

Solo practice

Mild: 23%

Moderate: 26%

Severe: 20%

Not impacted: 31%

Location

Rural

Mild: 12%

Moderate: 51%

Severe: 32%

Not impacted: 5%

Suburban

Mild: 16%

Moderate: 45%

Severe: 27%

Not impacted: 12%

Urban

Mild: 14%

Moderate: 42%

Severe: 31%

Not impacted: 13%

Mixed

Mild: 9%

Moderate: 32%

Severe: 44%

Not impacted: 15%